Kevin: “The range of support available is just mind blowing”
When the future of his career with Hampshire Fire and Rescue was thrown into uncertainty due to an injury, Kevin Page turned to The Fire Fighters Charity.
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Steven: “I felt like I was no longer a prisoner inside my own body”
Having been involved in a motorcycle accident just four months into his career as a retained firefighter, Steven Tiller has since been able to return to full fitness with our support and is now preparing for an epic challenge to say thank you.
Ian: “You helped me find the bravery to change my life”
After 20 years in the fire service, Ian Richards says he was burnt out. But time spent with The Fire Fighters Charity helped him find the strength within himself to realise a life-long dream. And now he spends his days enjoying the peace and serenity of a small plot of land in the south of France.
Martin: “I hoped I’d never need your help, but thank goodness you were there”
Martin Chester couldn't walk when he got in touch with us. However, he went on to walk or cross train 10km every day for a month to raise funds for us and say thanks for the ongoing support he has received.
Mark: “It’s comforting to know my brother has done some good with his money”
When attending the will reading of his big brother after he had died unexpectedly, Mark Nicholson was surprised and proud to discover Paul had left £20,000 to The Fire Fighters Charity as a way of saying thank you for the support he had received during his 30 year career in Devon.