Find out how The Fire Fighters Charity has supported beneficiaries across the UK and how you can share your story with the fire community. Click categories or regions below to filter the list of stories.
West Yorkshire firefighter Dave Shaw and his partner Shona Mellon reveal how the charity helped them access a piece of medical equipment they say helped save their daughter’s life - while supporting them for years.
Firefighter Uroosa Arshid was inspired to become a Station Rep for the charity having dreamed of joining the fire service and making a difference since she was a child.
Sarah Mansbridge, who is Head of Finance for Mid and West Wales FRS, says we equipped her with the tools she needed to get back to her favourite hobby following a hip replacement.
Lisa Gregory was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease last year, restricting movement in her hands. However, she says our digital art therapy classes helped her discover a whole new life passion.
Scott Rumblow, a retained firefighter with Humberside FRS, was helped by our Welfare team when he was furloughed from his job, before later being struck down with Covid - the physical impact of which he's still suffering.
