The FSNBF's first priority was to help them. Firefighting and rescue work is inherently dangerous and, although accidents and fatalities are thankfully now not an everyday occurrence, Firefighters still face physical and physiological problems resulting from the work they do day in, day out. The Fund now provides assistance to serving and retired personnel, their widowers and young dependants through the provision of sheltered accommodation, recuperative facilities, rehabilitation and therapy, in addition to financial support for those who need it.