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The brand new "Bushfire Heroes" figure was created for two major reasons- honoring those heroic firefighters fighting against the devastating bushfires in Australia but also as part of a fundraiser campaign. Pre-orders for the figurine are now open, with delivery expected in June. What a cute figurine and an awesome initiative! 

Both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. 

Three Snowy Mountain Koalas, who were rescued from the Australia wildfire crisis, have been named after American firefighters who were tragically killed in the region. 

Two Thumbs Wildlife Trust Koala Sanctuary have named the koalas, and the trio are now in the temporary care of Australian National University (ANU).

Dr Karen Ford, an ANU researcher and who is running the makeshift hospital at ANU, said in a university statement, "We have 11 koalas at ANU that have come in from the various fire grounds in the region.They just keep arriving. There is nowhere else that has the facilities to hold these animals or this many at the moment."

Ford also mentioned that a couple of the koalas are being treated for burns, while the others are "quite skinny" from malnutrition, due to their habitats being completely burnt. 

Koalas are known to breed so slowly that it could take 100 years for the population to rebuild — so saving just one is crucial. That is why the koalas have been a central focus of relief efforts as the blaze spreads across the region.

Story via CBS News

This year, the firefighters of Australia didn't focus on cats only. There's also Dog Calander, Horse calendar, wildlife calendar, and farm animal calendar. We have brought you the finest collection from all. 

This chunky rodent had a bit of a situation...A team of firefighters had to be called in the German town of Bensheim when a rat was unable to get out of a sewer manhole due to his girth.

This little pup had a ruff start in life but is happy in his furever home! You can follow Jake on Instagram and Facebook! 

That is one grateful kitty! Thank you again, firefighters! You all are the embodiment of a true hero. The devasting fires that overtook California have consumed more than 149,000 acres and have left more than one thousand animals at emergency shelters. If you wish to help out, please head over to www.nvadg.org/donate, and donate what you can. 

Turning Up the Heat! 

Australian firefighters have stripped off and posed with baby animals as part of the brand new 2019 Australian Firefighters Calendar. This year the Australian Firefighters Calendar will be donating to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. 

This is a very *we aren't crying, you are* kind of story! 

On August 3^rd, firefighters of the City of Newburgh Fire Department in New York were called to the second floor fire of a three-story apartment building in downtown Newburgh. Once there, they were told by the residents that two puppies (pit bulls) were left behind.

Someone is definitely turning up the heat! Oh, no its just the new Australian Firefighters 2018 Calendar! And this time they've added something... super cute puppies!!! 

But, if you thought this was just a way to show off their bods and cute puppies, well its much more than that...

The Firefighters Calendar was established in 1993 and raises funds for the Children's Hospital Foundation for Queensland and Victoria. Not to mention the Westmean Childrens' Burns unit in New South Wales. For more information, or to get an eye on the whole calander you and check out their official website here.

A pair of off-duty troopers from the Kentucky State Police were helping to mow a cemetery lawn few days ago when they heard what sounded like a dog in distress emanating from a forested area close by, so they decided to investigate.

Firefighters are truly heroic beings. Not only do they risk their lives every day to help save people, but they do the same for animals as well. These photos capture some of those amazing rescues.