Ignite the New Year with the Australian Firefighters Calendar

The Australian Firefighters Calendar is back for a whole new year of smoldering hunks in sizzling poses. Five new variants show these heroes off with dogs, cats, horses, a variety of other animals, or their own sexy selves.

Now in its 32nd year, the Australian Firefighters Calendar – which began in 1993 – has raised nearly three and a half million dollars for a variety of charitable causes, many of them dedicated to animal welfare.

"This year, the calendar showcases heartwarming moments that capture firefighters interacting with rescue animals," a press release for the 2025 calendar promises. "From playful puppies and dogs, adorable kittens and cats, Australian wildlife and farm animals, each month features captivating photography that not only celebrates the courage of firefighters, but also raises awareness for animal rescue organizations.

"The 2025 calendars promise to warm hearts while supporting vital causes."

More than two dozen fearless firefighting Australian Adonises gathered for a monthlong photoshoot to make the five calendars being offered for 2025. "Firefighters from aviation, military and urban fire services have once again produced the most talked about calendar photos for the 2025 editions of the Australian Firefighter Calendar," the press release detailed.

Among the firefighters lighting up an intense thirst in this year's crop of calendars are Richard Brunello, Paddy Stevenson, Malcolm Wright, and Ricky Smith, whose personal Insta accounts show their wide varieties of interests – from outdoor adventures (Brunello) to strumming six-string guitars (Stevenson) to surfing (Smith) to competitive body building (Wright).

"It allows me to experience things I wouldn't otherwise and supports charitable wildlife causes," Brunello said about appearinging in the calendars in comments to Who Magazine.

"After leaving the army, I wanted to pursue a similar career where I could help people on their worst day and work alongside a great team of like-minded and motivated people," Stevenson told Who Magazine of his career choice, before offering his take on love at first sight: "I believe in extreme curiosity at first sight, followed by a mix of confusion and severe panic."

"This is my sixth year in the calendar and I've made a lot of good friends with the other fireys," Wright revealed to Who. "Each year, I count myself lucky to be involved and support so many different charities."

"Over 10 years ago, when I started with it, we used to donate money to the burns unit in Queensland," reflected Smith, looking back on his time with the calendar. "It was a way to be able to help kids and families when they needed it most. Now, we help people and communities all over the world."

The Australian Firefighters Calendar website gives a glimpse of the elaborate nature of the shoot in a video clip showing the shirtless icons at work. Ricky Smith is splashed from a water bottle to simulate a sweaty sheen as smoke billows behind him; others pose singly or in a group before a blazing wall that's been ignited using a liquid accelerant. Hunky silver daddy Dave stomps on a blaze, sending up a dramatic plume of sparks and fire. Photographers from Joba Pro Photo capture the action with split-second timing.

Check out a dozen moments sure to make 2025 a memorable year: