The Fire Fighters Charity
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We've been here to help the UK fire services community live healthier and happier for 80 years. Account monitored 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
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http://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/twitter 09-12-2011 10:51:33
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Rest and recharge for individuals or couples π₯
If you're facing difficult challenges, rest and recharge with us at Marine Court - our centre by the sea in West Sussex - from Sun 28 April to Fri 3 May π
To find out more, email: [email protected]
I had the pleasure of being with Jill Tolfrey from The Fire Fighters Charity today. Addressing colleagues on the importance of the Firefighters Charity, the great work they do and how they can help the UK Fire & Rescue Service and the success of their Crisis Line.
Retired Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service on-call firefighter, Graham Wass, is living with MS which impacts his day-to-day life hugely.
Heβs been supported both face-to-face and remotely β thanks to funds raised and donations made by you.
This #MSWeek we revisit his story: ow.ly/UCn950Rlj35
They did it! π A huge thank you to all our incredible TCS TCS London Marathon runners for making this year's event so special π€©
Here's a peek at our 2024 highlights π Keep an eye out for more celebrations throughout the week! π
π¨ London Marathon 2025 Applications open π¨
Has the TCS TCS London Marathon inspired you to take part next year?
We have a limited number of charity places available!
Complete our application form by 17 May 2024: ow.ly/BlP450RkZ69 πββοΈ
All our TCS London Marathon runners today have been EPIC! π₯³ π
A huge congratulations to you all for what youβve achieved today, and thank you for taking this huge challenge on in support of our #FireFamily π§‘π
Really proud to support the London Marathon post event at Soho. Showers food and beverages for all runners who ran in support of the Firefighters Charity. Our thanks a plenty!!!β€οΈβ€οΈ
β¦London Fire Brigadeβ© β¦The Fire Fighters Charityβ© β¦Louise Furneaux ( FFC)β©
Weβve been at London Fire Brigade Deptford Fire Station cheering on our incredible runners during the TCS London Marathon this morning πββοΈπ
Have you managed to spot anyone? π₯³
We are proud to support Emma from St Louis, Missouri, USA. She is attempting a world record for the fastest marathon dressed as a road vehicle and supporting the Firefighters charity. Her race number is 38007. Give her a big cheer if you see her. Clare Delaney The Fire Fighters Charity
Congratulations to the winners of March's Fire Fighters Lottery jackpot π
All proceeds come directly to our charity so we can be there for our #firefamily when they need us, so a big thanks to everyone who took part.
View results and sign up to play: ow.ly/OH7L50QeBU7
Following a life-saving heart operation, on-call firefighter Gil Schaeffer was able to come to us for rehabilitation to get him back on the run.
Now retired from West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, Gil still goes back to his station to help out at car washes: ow.ly/tRMj50RaveQ
We're hosting a Managing Stress online workshop on 26 April at 10am, where you can learn about:
β‘οΈ Identifying causes & symptoms
β‘οΈ How stress might impact day-to-day
β‘οΈ Coping strategies to try at home & work
Register today: ow.ly/WHyx50RgS1K
#StressAwarenessMonth
The countdown to the TCS London Marathon has begun... π
This Sunday, we will see a firefighter carrying a full BA set, two in full kit, and one from the US dressed as a fire engine β all in aid of us π€©π
Join us in wishing all our runners a HUGE good luck: ow.ly/xyxY50RjCLC
Time is running out! Today is the last day to attend our #AshesToArt exhibition.
Head to Worthing Town Hall between 9am - 5pm to view our unique display of decommissioned fire helmets. You can also bid to win your favourite design.
More here: westsussex.gov.uk/news/rare-chanβ¦
Bowel cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, but also one of the most treatable if caught early enough.
As part of #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth , Nursing Services Lead, Kath Savage, is here to shine some light on the signs and symptoms: ow.ly/mWJh50R8zgK