THE 2025 calendar by local rural Fire Brigades (Beerwah, Conondale, Crystal Waters, Glass House Mountains, Landsborough, Maleny, and Peachester) has been released and is available now.
Landsborough Rural Fire Brigade Volunteer Community Educator Rebecca Hoge acknowledged that many people, upon hearing about a firefighter calendar, “conjure images of oiled-up, muscle-bound bodies holding kittens” but said the local brigades were taking a different approach.
“People assume our calendar is going to have photos of ‘hot firefighters’ but the only muscles we want to show off are the big hearts of our volunteers,” Ms Hoge said.
“Dropping everything to head towards a fire to protect our community is pretty ‘hot’ if you ask me.” Photographer Casey McIntyre said:
“I really love what rural fire brigades are about. I wanted to capture images that would give people insight into the reality of what these volunteers do to protect our community.”
The calendar showcases everyday activities of brigade members and also serves as a community education tool.
The 2025 calendar features powerful imagery of local volunteers representing how brigade members unassumingly step up to keep their local communities safe.
Along with images of the local area, it provides information about bushfire safety, fire bans, permits, and preparing for fire season.
“This calendar provides important tips and instruction to help communities understand what they can do to help keep safe,” Ms Hoge said.
“We hope it gets picked up by our community like ‘hotcakes.’”
Caloundra Group Officer Craig Young said 4000 copies were printed and handed out free of charge thanks to sponsorship from local businesses.
“Calendars are available now and can be collected from The Landsborough Hotel, Beerwah Co-Op, Glasshouse Property Sales, Hazelden Realty, Savage Landscape Supplies, and Beerwah Newsagency,” he said.
