Australian Firefighters Calendar Donating to U.S. Hurricane Relief

Australia experienced a devastating bushfire season in 2019-20, which killed an estimated 3 billion wild animals

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The Australian Firefighters Calendar is giving back to those who have helped Australia during recent tough times.

In October, the Australian Firefighter Calendar announced the release of its 2025 calendar editions—including calendars with Australian firefighters posing with cats, puppies, koalas, horses, and more — and its efforts to support American fans with donations to hurricane relief efforts in the U.S.

The Australian Firefighter Calendar has partnered with Greater Good Charities to donate funds to assist the people and pets affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The donations will provide medical assistance, food, and shelter for those working to rebuild following the deadly storms.

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The calendar, which donates to causes yearly, wanted to support U.S. hurricane relief efforts as a thank-you for Americans' help and donations during Australia's devastating 2019-20 wildfire season.

"The Australian Firefighters Calendar is known for its charitable efforts, often supporting various causes, including those related to disaster relief. While we primarily focus on wildlife and dog and cat refuges in Australia, it's not uncommon for us to expand our support to international relief efforts, such as those following Hurricane Helene in the U.S.," David Rogers, director of the Australian Firefighters Calendar, said.

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The calendar and Greater Good Charities are also working together to get donations to the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, an Australian animal hospital that treated numerous critters affected by Australia's wildfires.

"This year will be the 5-year anniversary of the devastating Black Summer Bushfires that devastated Australia. It is reported that 3 billion native animals perished. This event shocked people around the world, and it was the catalyst for our campaign to build Australia's only mobile wildlife hospital (Matilda)," Dr. Stephen Mills, the founder and CEO of Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, shared in a statement.

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"The support we received from around the globe has literally provided us the vehicle to be able to save wildlife where the support is needed," he added.

The 2025 offerings from the Australian Firefighters Calendar include another nod to the brand's U.S. fanbase. For the 2025 calendar photoshoots, the Australian Firefighters Calendar flew in two U.S. firefighters, Alijah Johnson and Jacob Hacker.

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"This opportunity has been the proudest moment of my career. Being the first Black firefighter featured in this iconic calendar is more than just a personal achievement for me. Still, it's a chance to show others you can break barriers, represent your community, and be a part of a good cause on a global scale," Jackson said of his inclusion in the 2025 calendars.

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The 2025 calendars will feature five different editions: Dogs, Cats, and Horses, which will feature firefighters and the animals mentioned; Mixed Animal, which includes firefighters posing with koalas and other wildlife; and Hero, which includes dramatic (and shirtless) shots of the firefighters without animals.

The 2025 editions of the Australian Firefighter Calendar are available to order now.