Hot! Hot! Hot! Tampa Bay firefighters burn the floor at the Ritz Ybor

The night of Sat., July 11, brought the hottest Tampa Bay firefighters to The Ritz Ybor to compete for one of the coveted months of the Hottest Heroes Calendar. One by one, the competitors burned the floor with their scorching smiles and sizzling hot dance moves. 

Women (and men) from all over lined the streets outside The Ritz over two hours before the show even began just to get a peek at the eye candy. With plenty of bars serving drinks all over the venue, attendees certainly weren't modest about their excitement over the men (and one woman) competing. 

As the firefighters weaved through the crowd to meet and greet guests, a copious number of dollar bills, for the Hillsborough County Fire Fighters Benevolence, as well as Building Homes for Heroes, filled their buckets and pails. 

The Hottest Heroes Calendar Contest was a fantastic way to spend a Saturday night out on the town and I certainly can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the calendar when it comes out. A daily reminder of the 12 hottest heroes in Tampa Bay will be a well-enjoyed addition to my wall. 

A round of applause goes to Lisa Hast and Dream Makers Events for putting this event together! For information on obtaining your own Calendar, go to dreammakerseventsandcatering.com. 

This article appears in Jul 16-22, 2015.