The firefighting family has always stood together in times of need - and it is no different when a colleague is injured or dies.
That's why the FBU has partnered with DONATETM, an online fundraising platform, to make it easier for you to support injured firefighters and bereaved families when they need it most.
Help your firefighters and donate to the causes below.
Chris Short
Firefighter Chris Short tragically passed away while on a camping trip with his wife and children.
Chris joined West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service in 2006 and served at Cradley Health, Aston and Dudley Fire Stations.
He transferred to Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service and was serving at Telford Fire Station.
Chris was a highly regarded firefighter and was known to bring joy to all those he worked with.
Most importantly he was a devoted and loving family man who leaves behind his wife Alex and three children - Violet aged 12, Poppy aged 12, and Albert aged 6.
Please help us raise money in his memory.
To donate £1, text BROCS to 70201
To donate £3, text BROCS to 70331
To donate £5, text BROCS to 70970
To donate £10, text BROCS to 70191
Karen Brownlie
Firefighter Karen Brownlie sadly passed away at St Luke's Hospice on Tuesday 27 May, following a battle with cancer.
She was a much loved member of Blue Watch at Orsett Fire Station and served her community with Essex Fire and Rescue Service for 24 years, including two years with the Inclusion and Diversity Team.
She will always be remembered for her dedication, passion and determination by all those who knew her.
Please help us raise money in memory of Karen to support her partner John during this difficult time.
To donate £1, text SISKB to 70201
To donate £3, text SISKB to 70331
To donate £5, text SISKB to 70970
To donate £10, text SISKB to 70191
* Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at your standard network rate. For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org
