Australian Firefighters calendar
While flicking through the pages of the 2026 Australian Firefighters Calendar, Team WHO all had the same thought: rescue me.
Back for its 33rd year, there are five new editions ranging from the traditional hero shots to photos showing the firefighters posing with everything from puppies to koalas and horses.
There are also several versions that feature animals only, so there is something for everyone.
With $3.5 million raised for charity since 1993, funds from this year’s sales will go towards wildlife rehabilitation and medical research.
Ben, 42
Which celebrity would you most like to rescue?
Jason Statham. Just to see who could carry the other out faster. It might turn into a friendly brawl mid-rescue.
What’s one thing we’d be surprised to learn about you?
I can cook a perfect medium-rare steak and I fold my laundry like a drill sergeant on inspection day.
How would you describe your perfect day?
Cold plunge, sauna, no phone. Just switch off, reset the body and clear the head.
What’s your go-to guilty pleasure?
Late nights playing Call of Duty with my old army mates. Trash talk, laughs and just enough chaos to feel like we’re back in
it – minus the boots and blisters.
What animal would you like to pose with?
A lion – strong, calm and doesn’t waste energy unless it has to, just like a good firefighter.
Micky, 37
How would you describe your perfect day?
Lazing on a Greek island in the middle of a hot Mediterranean summer day.
What is your favourite binge-watch?
I’m ashamed to say it, but I enjoy Love Is Blind on Netflix.
Which celebrity would you like to rescue?
Kylie Minogue. She would be easy to carry.
What’s your favourite animal to pose with?
Koalas are the best. They are quintessentially Australian and cuddly, despite their incredibly sharp claws.
What advice would you give to someone hoping to become a fireman?
It takes persistence and time, don’t give up. It took me five years of attempts to finally land my dream job.
Matty, 47
Which celebrity would you like to rescue?
David Attenborough. He’s a true global treasure.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Choc chip cookies from Coles – you know the ones that come in packs of six? If they’re in the pantry then no they’re not!
What animal would you love to pose with?
A quokka. They’re the happiest animals in the world. Just try to get a bad shot of one – you can’t because they’re always smiling.
Have you had any mishaps while on a calender shoot?
My first year at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, I got what I thought was a pretty good picture with a kangaroo. But in the background were two randy kangaroos getting it on, if you know what I mean. Couldn’t use that one!
What’s your favourite TV show to binge-watch?
SEAL Team or Yellowstone.
Jimmy, 35
Which celebrity would you like to rescue?
Angelina Jolie. I’ve had a crush on her since I was a young man, plus everyone has seen her action movies. I think she’d be an easy rescue.
What animal would you like to pose with?
A tarsier. They look like a cross between a kitten and a frog. I think they are adorable.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate after dinner and taking my shirt off to cool down, even when it’s barely warm.
What’s your ideal first date?
Taking my boat to the Great Barrier Reef and camping on a remote island, diving and fishing, laying by a fire at night and watching the stars. The stars out on the reef
are insane.
Ricky, 36
What would be your dream animal to pose with?
My dog who passed away last year. He was the best boy ever, most likely better behaved than the rest of the calendar guys, and I miss him.
Which celebrity would you most like to rescue?
Margot Robbie, purely for safety reasons. Although, if she needed CPR, I’m very qualified.
What’s the first thing you notice about a person?
Their energy and kindness. And whether they set off a smoke alarm cooking toast.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Ice cream with peanut butter.
What’s your favourite binge-watch?
Currently, it’s Tulsa King.
Aaron, 47
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Pizza. It should be its own food group.
Why is being in the calendar important to you?
As a firefighter, we see a lot of sadness. Being part of the calendar is the opposite – it brings smiles and happiness to people’s faces. The money the calendar has raised over the years has had a massive impact on people’s lives – that’s what it’s all about.
What would be your perfect day?
Gym in the morning, some online sim racing, followed by a nice nap floating in the pool working on my tan. And to be able to eat and drink anything l want!
What animal would you really like to pose with?
A sloth, because it’s the animal we all really want to be.
What’s your ideal first date?
A picnic at the beach in summer.
(To purchase a calendar sisit australianfirefighterscalendar.com)
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