18/05/2026
Let me introduce you to Roy, a dedicated Littlehampton CFS volunteer who proudly serves and supports the local community. Roy represents what community is all about β giving back, showing up when it matters most, and standing alongside others through every challenge
1. What was your favourite callout?
My favourite callout wasnβt about the size of the incident but the impact we had. It was one of those jobs where someone was genuinely having their worst day, and everything weβd trained for came together. Using the skills Iβve learntβwhether it was first aid, scene management, or just keeping people calmβreminded me why we volunteer in the first place. Being able to step in, apply what we know, and make a real difference for someone who desperately needs help is something Iβll always value.
2. Whatβs the best part about helping people during emergencies?
For me, the best part is working alongside a team that you trust completely. In an emergency, everyone brings their training, their experience, and their calm under pressure, and it all meshes together. You see the value of the skills youβve developed, and you see how much stronger you are as a crew than you could ever be alone. Helping people in those momentsβwhen theyβre frightened, overwhelmed, or unsureβfeels meaningful because you know youβre giving them your absolute best, backed by a team thatβs right there with you.
3. How has volunteering changed you as a person?
Volunteering has connected me to my community in a way I never expected. You meet people from all walks of life, and you realise how much a brigade means to the area it serves. Being part of thatβgiving back, showing up, and contributing to something bigger than yourselfβhas changed me. Itβs made me more grounded, more aware of the people around me, and more committed to supporting the community that supports us.
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