The Australian Fire Department have released what could very well be the ultimate thirst trap calender.
Now, the concept of the sexy fireman is nothing new, but these actual firefighters knew that it could be improved upon, and how? Well, with the addition of none other than cute animals.
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As if this news wasn't glorious enough in and of itself, it's actually part of a six-part series which includes the "classic" firefighter shoot (we're going to assume there's a pole in there somewhere) as well as wildlife and farm animal themes.
To put things into context and set your pulses racing even more, that's three calendars of these hunks posing with animals.
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And don't worry about the cost even if you're not in Australia. These calendars are priced at a very reasonable $12.23 each plus an additional $3.83.
The Australian firefighters have been partially stripping down for 26 years now, and in that time, they've raised a whopping $1.92 million for charitable causes.
Yes, yes, we know. This just keeps on getting better.
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The calendar was initially established to raise funds for the Children's Hospital Foundation, an organization that researches solutions to childhood burns.
Over time, however, it has expanded its reach and now helps the Kids With Cancer Foundation, Precious Paws Animal Rescue and Rural Aid Australia.
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In other firefighter news, earlier this summer when devastating wildfires raged across California, heartwarming footage of a young girl serving them burritos emerged.
Clearly, these servicemen are appreciated by everyone!
A team of hunky Australian firefighters have teamed up with a group of utterly adorable animals to collaborate for the most must-have calendar of 2021.
If you need further proof that 2021 is going to be MUCH better than 2020, then just check out these saucy/cute snaps.
Entering its 28th year, the Australian Firefighters Calendar (which is the most popular calendar in the world), is back - and combines so many things we all love.
Check out some behind-the-scenes footage of the 2021 calendar shoot:
Featuring brave and heroic firefighters, beautiful wildlife, and killer abs, this calendar is a must-have for any... animal lover.
The pictures show an impressive array of gorgeous specimens... posing alongside some of Australia's wonderful creatures - such as kangaroos, koalas, dogs, and cats.
And just in case you needed another reason to purchase the calendar, all the proceeds will be donated to native animal charities that are vital to supporting the county's fragile wildlife - which was left devastated by the catastrophic bushfires of late 2019 and early 2020.
Despite the fires being extinguished, many of the wild animals are still unable to return to their natural habitats after the infernos left nothing but devastated bushland in their wake.
One of the centers to benefit from the calendar is the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, where Dr Stephen Van Mil and his team are building Australia’s first mobile Wildlife hospital.
This will allow animals to receive medical treatment no matter where they are.
David Rogers, director of the Australian Firefighters Calendar, said: "Coronavirus was never going to stop us from bringing smiles to faces across the world.
"You will see all your favorite Australian firefighters with every variety of animals we could photograph, from koalas and kangaroos, to rescue kittens and rottweiler puppies. We have got something for everyone!
"No one was left unaffected watching our precious wildlife trying to escape from the bushfires, and the loss of wildlife is beyond comprehension.
"Everyone at the Australian Firefighters Calendar decided that all our efforts needed to be focussed on the wildlife this year."
Rogers continued: "This year our popular Animal Lovers Calendar will be more important than ever. It will play a vital role in treating injured wildlife from the recent fires.
"Funds from last year’s 2020 calendar helped pay for new equipment and supplies for nearly six months.
"Dr Michael Pyne, head vet at Currumbin Wildlife hospital, and his team of vets and volunteers, worked around the clock to save streams of koalas, wombats, kangaroos and birdlife.
"As you hang your 2021 calendars on your wall and turn to January 2021, it’s a great reminder that next year is going to be a fresh start for everyone."
Amid the Australian bushfire crisis, it has been estimated that over a billion animals have lost their lives - with that number rising still. The tragedies have provoked emotional responses from people all over the world as humans and animals alike continue to suffer.
This heart-wrenching footage shows a kind-hearted grandma rescuing a severely injured koala who was unable to escape the raging fires:
And now Funko, an American company that manufactures licensed pop culture collectibles, is hoping to contribute to relief efforts by selling firefighter figurines which come with a koala attached.
The limited-edition item costs $19.99 Australian dollars, with all proceeds going towards the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' National Bushfire Appeal.
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"The RSPCA are working alongside government and emergency agencies, veterinarians and local authorities to provide much-needed equipment and supplies, emergency care and identifying and assessing injured animals in need of assistance," Funko wrote on their website.
"Once the active fire zones clear, that’s when our most challenging work begins," the RSPCA explains. "Our work will continue for months after the fires have ceased."
And if you would like to donate to the brave services fighting these bushfires, please find the necessary information below...
How you can donate:
The NSW Rural Fire Service has multiple options for direct donations. You can donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.
For bank transfers, there is a set bank account (Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service, BSB: 032-001, Account No: 171051). This account is for the RFS as a whole.
This link will take you to the landing page for credit card donations. You can donate to the RFS general fund or choose specific brigades from the dropdown box.
In Queensland, Fire and Rescue advise that you can donate both money and items through the website givit.org.au. The website allows fire-affected communities to list what they specifically need, from water tanks in Yeppoon to school uniforms in Zillmere.
In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority has two bank accounts - one for specific brigades and one for the general fund.
In South Australia, the Country Fire Service accepts donations through the CFS Foundation. You can donate to them here. You can also leave a bequest.
If you cannot find the particular brigade you are looking for, you can contact them directly.
Australia's devastating bushfires crisis has been ongoing since September, with fires blazing in every state in the country. And tragically, at least 25 people and a billion animals have died as a result of the fires. In addition, over 2,000 homes have been destroyed.
And although in situations such as these, it can be difficult to find any sort of hope, there is solace to be found in how much the tragedy has brought people together in their support for those affected by the crisis.
From donating $1 million to the bushfire relief effort to traveling around the worst-hit areas in order to rescue vulnerable koalas - many people are doing what they can to help.
More recently, a family dog has been caught on camera sharing a drink of water with a koala.
The friendly canine, called Rusty, belongs to the Stone family. The family began to notice that the koala, whom they have since named Quasi, often visits the backyard of their home in Ashton, in Adelaide Hills, South Australia for a drink of water.
Danielle Stone captured a sweet moment which saw Rusty happily allowing his new friend to share his water - and the video has since been posted to Facebook.
Danielle told 7News that their dog loves getting a visit from his new friend. "Rusty doesn’t mind sharing the water bowl at all. I think humans could learn a thing or two from this pair," she said.
If you would like to donate to the brave services fighting these bushfires, please find the necessary information below...
How you can donate:
The NSW Rural Fire Service has multiple options for direct donations. You can donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.
For bank transfers, there is a set bank account (Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service, BSB: 032-001, Account No: 171051). This account is for the RFS as a whole.
This link will take you to the landing page for credit card donations. You can donate to the RFS general fund or choose specific brigades from the dropdown box.
In Queensland, Fire and Rescue advise that you can donate both money and items through the website givit.org.au. The website allows fire-affected communities to list what they specifically need, from water tanks in Yeppoon to school uniforms in Zillmere.
In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority has two bank accounts - one for specific brigades and one for the general fund.
In South Australia, the Country Fire Service accepts donations through the CFS Foundation. You can donate to them here. You can also leave a bequest.
If you cannot find the particular brigade you are looking for, you can contact them directly.
An influencer reportedly managed to raise a phenomenal $700,000 towards relief amid Australia’s bushfire crisis by selling nudes - and is now encouraging other women to do the same.
Kaylen Ward, an American model, used her online fame to bring about a surge in donations towards firefighters, charities, and residents affected by the devastating fires.
The 20-year-old began the charitable scheme last week and in just a matter of minutes, she managed to raise $100,000 for the cause. According to Ward, that figure has since grown by seven times as much.
This heartwrenching footage shows a kind-hearted grandma rescuing a severely injured koala who was unable to escape the raging fires:
One of the women who was inspired to join the scheme is adult performer Riley Reid, who posted two snaps of her posing with a koala bear along with the caption: "I saw first hand how horrid the #AustraliaFires are."
She continued: "People & animals are dying & losing their homes. Please help spread awareness & donate. Email me proof of donation & I’ll send you personal photos &/or videos."
Jenna Lee is another example of someone who works the adult film industry, who announced that anyone who donated as little as $10 to the cause would receive a nude from her.
Since Saturday, January 4, Lee says she has raised $40,000, telling the National Post: "We’re all real people with good hearts, so I just knew that this was going to blow up."
"And it being totally in my realm of capabilities, I think it would have been a disservice not to do it," she continued.
Model Emma Elliot has also pledged her support for fundraising efforts, tweeting: "Im [sic] joining these babes to help with #AustraliaFires #AustraliaOnFire. $10 donation or more with confirmation, nude sent in DM."
Australia's devastating bushfire crisis has been ongoing since September, with fires blazing in every state in the country. And tragically, at least 25 people and 500,000 animals have died as a result of the fires. In addition, over 2,000 homes have been destroyed.
If you would like to donate to the brave services fighting these bushfires, please find the necessary information below...
How you can donate:
The NSW Rural Fire Service has multiple options for direct donations. You can donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.
For bank transfers, there is a set bank account (Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service, BSB: 032-001, Account No: 171051). This account is for the RFS as a whole.
This link will take you to the landing page for credit card donations. You can donate to the RFS general fund or choose specific brigades from the dropdown box.
In Queensland, Fire and Rescue advise that you can donate both money and items through the website givit.org.au. The website allows fire-affected communities to list what they specifically need, from water tanks in Yeppoon to school uniforms in Zillmere.
In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority has two bank accounts - one for specific brigades and one for the general fund.
In South Australia, the Country Fire Service accepts donations through the CFS Foundation. You can donate to them here. You can also leave a bequest.
If you cannot find the particular brigade you are looking for, you can contact them directly.
As devastating bushfires tear through Australia, people around the globe are doing their bit to help the crisis, which last week, was declared a state of emergency.
Whether it's donating to large scale fundraisers like the one established by comedian Celeste Barber, or making large one-off donations like the $500,000 given to the cause by singer Pink and actress Nicole Kidman respectively.
However, one social media influencer has come up with an innovative and highly successful way to help: selling snaps of herself in nothing but her birthday suit. Now, Kaylen Ward has raised over $100,000 for the cause and counting after beginning the initiative two days ago.
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Taking to Twitter, she wrote: "I’m sending nudes to every person who donates at least $10 to any one of these fundraisers for the wildfires in Australia. Every $10 you donate = one nude picture from me to your DM. You must send me confirmation that you donated. Please RT #AustraliaOnFire #AustraliaFires"
The model revealed that she had previously sold revealing pics for money and hoped that her regular customers would go into their pockets for the good cause. However, within minutes of posting the tweet, she was inundated with requests.
The Texas native, who now lives in Los Angels, revealed that she has now had more than 20,000 requests for pictures and is sending each person a unique photo of her baring all.
This woman risked her life to save a koala from the wildfire:
When Ward began the initiative, she expected it to raise a few thousand dollars, however, she has now estimated that in one day, she has helped raise AU$100,000.
She said: "Someone sent me $5,000, so I’m sending 50 pics and videos."
The kind gesture has come at a personal cost, though, with Ward revealing: "My IG got deactivated, my family disowned me, and the guy I like won’t talk to me all because of that tweet. But f**k it, save the koalas."
However, despite Ward's good intentions, some people have been trying to take advantage of the offer for free nudes. Ward shared: "The fact that two people used the same photo to fake a donation is so disgusting. If you’re that broke that you can’t donate $10 to a good cause to literally save a burning country but instead scam me out of a free nude, you’re the lowest of the low."
If you would like to help those affected by the wildfires, you can donate to the relief and recovery efforts being made by the Red Cross here, and you can assist the animal victims by donating to WIRES here.
More donation information for the fire departments battling the blazes can be found below:
How you can donate:
The NSW Rural Fire Service has multiple options for direct donations. You can donate to the RFS as a whole, or to specific brigades. You can donate through bank transfer, credit card or cheque.
For bank transfers, there is a set bank account (Account Name: NSW Rural Fire Service, BSB: 032-001, Account No: 171051). This account is for the RFS as a whole.
This link will take you to the landing page for credit card donations. You can donate to the RFS general fund or choose specific brigades from the dropdown box.
In Queensland, Fire and Rescue advise that you can donate both money and items through the website givit.org.au. The website allows fire-affected communities to list what they specifically need, from water tanks in Yeppoon to school uniforms in Zillmere.
In Victoria, the Country Fire Authority has two bank accounts - one for specific brigades and one for the general fund.
In South Australia, the Country Fire Service accepts donations through the CFS Foundation. You can donate to them here. You can also leave a bequest.
If you cannot find the particular brigade you are looking for, you can contact them directly.
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