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All-Female Firefighter Calendar Sells Out, Raises $100K

11/1/2025

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New Zealand launched its first all-female professional firefighter calendar, the Wahine Toa Firefighter Calendar 2026, featuring 13 firefighters from nine stations.
Co-organizers Nicole Koch and Zoe Feau conceived the idea on shift to fund Breast Cancer Cure, inspired by existing men’s calendars.
The calendar sold out in 26 hours, raising $100,000 and prompting a second print run for preorders through November 10.

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New Zealand launched its first all-female professional firefighter calendar, the Wahine Toa Firefighter Calendar 2026, featuring 13 firefighters from nine stations.
Co-organizers Nicole Koch and Zoe Feau conceived the idea on shift to fund Breast Cancer Cure, inspired by existing men’s calendars.
The calendar sold out in 26 hours, raising $100,000 and prompting a second print run for preorders through November 10.