Every year since 1993, the Australian Firefighters Calendar has been melting hearts worldwide with its mix of strength, cuteness, and charity. It began as a fundraiser to support children’s hospitals and has grown into a global phenomenon, raising millions of dollars for wildlife rescue, medical research, and animal welfare. One of the most beloved themes over the years has been the pairing of shirtless firefighters with adorable animals—and nothing steals the spotlight quite like kittens.

In this feature, we’ve rounded up some of the sweetest, funniest, and most swoon-worthy shots of firefighters posing with tiny cats across different calendar editions. Scroll on to see the purr-fect match of bravery and fluff!

Cats were first introduced to the Australian Firefighters Calendar in 2019,

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