John: “If I could, I would recommend it to everyone”
John Oakley accessed our services after finding out he would need a knee replacement, and also discovering that he had cancer of the kidney
Real life stories
Find out how The Fire Fighters Charity has supported beneficiaries across the UK and how you can share your story with the fire community.
Andy: “I would say to any fundraiser, go for it!”
Royal Berkshire firefighter Andy Grist, 35, joined the service nine years ago. 2014 saw him tackle 14 challenges raising thousands of pounds for The Fire Fighters Charity and Camberley-based Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Matt: “We want to enable the Charity to continue to provide the best service”
Firefighters and staff at Cambridge Fire Station believe successful charity fundraising is all about teamwork. Matt House, the station’s Charity Rep, has led the station’s charity efforts for the past four years and has been involved with fundraising for The Fire Fighters Charity since he joined in 2007.
Rick: “I’m back on the run”
Following an accident on operational service, Suffolk firefighter Rick Clarke, who serves at Newmarket Fire Station, attended the Charity’s Harcombe House centre in Devon for two weeks.
Richard: “You never know when you might need the Charity”
Daredevil Fire Commander Richard Dykes took the plunge and did a 13,500ft freefall skydive to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity in August 2013.