To help combat the coming cold, the Lisbon Fire Brigade has shed their uniforms, including shirts, for a calendar that can be hung on the wall. Continuing a longstanding tradition, the brigade is set to release a charity calendar for 2026, launching this year’s edition on Saturday, November 8, at 3:30 PM at Colombo Shopping Center.
The calendar features 12 volunteers and celebrates the spirit of solidarity typical of the holiday season. It contains images of firefighters simulating various activities, showcasing their dedication and teamwork, highlighting the commitment and humanity that define their daily work, as stated in their press release.
Following the launch event, where copies will also be available for purchase, the calendar will go on sale to the public starting November 10 at the RSB headquarters (Avenida de Berlim, Lisbon) or via an online form.
This week, the public can visit the ‘100 Years of Courage’ exhibition at the Worten Square of the shopping center, spotlighting historical equipment and vehicles from the RSB Museum’s collection, such as the Mateus António Pump, a hose cart, and an English pump.
The photography and production were carried out by the Fire Brigade, with graphic support from the Municipal Press. The calendar is priced at a symbolic 10 euros, with proceeds fully supporting the Lisbon Firefighters’ Social Services Association (75%) for equipment and activities, and Acreditar (25%) to improve the quality of life for children and young people with cancer and their families.
On social media, Lisbon firefighters have provided a glimpse behind the scenes of the calendar’s production, showing their preparations for the photo session.
The Lisbon Fire Brigade has announced that they will begin a strike starting November 17 due to “persistent problems with working conditions,” ensuring only minimal services.
The president of the National Union of Professional Firefighters (SNBP), Sérgio Carvalho, explained that the strike “will only stop when the president of the Lisbon City Council meets with us.”
Carvalho also mentioned issues such as “poor management of staff, lack of planning and scheduling,” noting that new firefighters starting duty on Thursday had to resort to using recruit blue helmets because the RSBL lacks new helmets for these members.
