We’re going to need a firefighter to hose us down, because it’s getting really hot in here.

Photographs featuring shirtless firemen from the New Taipei Fire Department (NTFD) in their bunker gear and equipment have spread like wildfire (pun intended!) on the Internet.

The pictures were taken for a 2017 calendar published by NTFD, which has also featured hunky firemen in its calendars from previous years.

A spokesperson for the department was quoted by BuzzFeed, saying that “the photos aim to show the professionalism, determination, and charm of the firefighters, who are dedicated to protecting citizens and their safety”.

And the Internet couldn’t agree more.

Some of the funniest and rather lubricious Facebook comments include women wanting to set fire to themselves and (especially) to their reproductive organs, while others jokingly compared the Taiwanese firefighters to those in their own countries.

According to Buzzfeed, these calendars are not available for sale but eager fans can still stand a chance of winning a copy by donating to the Down Syndrome Foundation ROC and participating in competitions posted on NTFD’s Facebook page.

So, rather than fulfilling any pyromaniac desires in hopes of being saved by these ripped firemen, why not donate to support a great cause instead?

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