Those who practice this profession are often cited as one of the most voluptuous groups for women or for men who like men. For a reason, calendars with images of firefighters are among the most used claims to raise money for charitable purposes . But the origin of this erotic pull had seldom been analyzed. A well-known brand of razor blades has done a study on male attractiveness that included questions about professions and the results revealed that there are old sexual myths that are fading: plumbers, waiters and especially politicians have lost their hook . But the firefighter is still intact: the firefighter was the sexiest activity for many women .
When asked about the origin of that appeal, several factors emerged. One of them is the mixture of tenderness and virility that these guys are supposed to be: in general, the interviewees preferred an affectionate but firm man. The helping role, the altruism that leads them to risk their lives for others, was another reason that was used for attractiveness. But the main thing was the physique : because of their work, they are men who must take care of themselves and exercise, so they have very desirable bodies.
The emperor Augustus Caesar is credited with creating the first fire brigade in Rome and the reality is that from the earliest times strong and healthy individuals were selected, capable of overcoming obstacles, climbing slopes and facing all kinds of dangers. In the current case of Spain, there are municipal fire brigades (municipalities), consortia of the Provincial Council or Autonomous Community, other national airports (AENA), forest fire brigades and finally there are military firefighters (UME). Public firefighter positions are accessed through competitive examinations. Among other requirements, they must pass a series of physical tests that are not available to everyone.
