Emergency response true stories
Every day our emergency response volunteers make a vital difference to people in their communities. Read a few of their stories here.
Volunteers help at Belfast floods
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 | | | As torrential rain caused severe flooding in Northern Ireland in August, Red Cross volunteers turned out in force to help local residents – and firefighters – caught up in the horrendous conditions.
Read about the Belfast volunteers | |
New volunteer Salma responds to bonfire blaze
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 | | | After months of training with the fire and emergency support service, volunteer Salma Mumtaz found herself suddenly on the front line when an out-of-control bonfire gutted a block of flats.
Read Salma's story | |
Fire victims become dedicated volunteers
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 | | | A couple, whose home was destroyed by fire almost seven years ago, have become dedicated volunteers of the British Red Cross.
Read Robert and Sue's story | |
Red Cross to the rescue on one of hottest days of the year
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100.jpg) | | | A burst water main left around 15,000 properties in south London without water and electricity in July, on one of the hottest days of the year.
Read about the London volunteers | |
Volunteers help after dramatic cottage blaze
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 | | | Five volunteers raced to help at the scene of a devastating fire after a neighbour dramatically rescued a trapped woman from her burning home.
Read about our volunteers' response | |
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