Palm Springs Fire Pairs With Animal Rescue for Calendar
Palm Springs Life, the fire department and Animal Samaritans have released a 2027 wall calendar featuring firefighters with adoptable animals.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy
Palm Springs Life magazine partnered with the Palm Springs Fire Department and Animal Samaritans to create a 2027 wall calendar showcasing firefighters alongside adoptable animals. The calendar costs $20, and proceeds will benefit Animal Samaritans and the department.
Why it matters
The partnership directs funds to local animal rescue and to restoring a historic fire engine, linking community support for the fire department with adoption efforts in Palm Springs.
The 2027 calendar is priced at $20, with a portion of proceeds going to Animal Samaritans' rescue fund and another portion to restoring El Diablo, a 1931 American LaFrance fire engine. The source does not disclose total copies planned or the exact split between the two beneficiaries.
The players
Palm Springs Life
Palm Springs Life is a regional lifestyle magazine covering the Coachella Valley community.
Palm Springs Fire Department
The Palm Springs Fire Department is the municipal fire service serving the city of Palm Springs, California.
Animal Samaritans
Animal Samaritans is a Palm Springs-area animal rescue organization that places adoptable pets with families.
The details
Palm Springs Life spent two days with the department and met the animals to produce the calendar, which showcases firefighters with adoptable animals. The department's peer-support K-9, Maximus, is paired with Capt. Ronald Skyberg and appears in the project.
Timeline
November 9, 2026: Partnership announced on Monday.
November 2026: The November issue of Palm Springs Life will include an inside look behind the calendar.
Season Trajectory
Firefighter charity calendars have long been a staple of fire department fundraising across the United States. This Palm Springs project adds animal adoption and a historic engine restoration to that established model.
Residents who buy the $20 calendar directly support Animal Samaritans' rescue fund and the restoration of El Diablo. The calendar also offers a practical way to meet adoptable animals through the featured pairings.
The takeaway
Buying a local charity calendar can fund animal rescue and historic preservation at the same time. Check whether a fundraiser lists how proceeds are divided before you buy.
Further reading
Explore more local giving in our Philanthropy section.
More information
Purchase the Palm Springs Life calendar to support the rescue and restoration effort.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
