Aussie firefighters scorching hot fundraiser for animal charities

Funds raised by the 2025 calendar will go towards supporting the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and their work helping injured animals find refuge during natural disasters with a 22-wheel mobile vet clinic.

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital head veterinary surgeon Bree Talbot said she was "truly grateful" for the support of the Australian Firefighters Calendar.

"At Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, our mission is to treat sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, with the goal of returning them to their natural habitats," she said.

"This generous support allows us to continue saving Australian wildlife and making a lasting difference."

Funds from the calendar also go towards supporting the Rural Fire Service, Wildcare Inc, Fauna Rescue, Queensland Koala Society, Safe Haven Animal Rescue, Best Friends Felines, Kids With Cancer Foundation, Native Animal Rescue and Healing Hooves Horse Therapy.

The iconic fundraiser, which first launched in 1993, has donated $3.5 million to Australian and international charities since it began.

It's not just Australians who perve on these homegrown heroes. The calendar is shipped to more than 90 countries, including Germany, the US, Japan and Taiwan.

The calendar is available in five editions including firefighters with dogs, cats, horses, mixed animals and the 'hero' version.