Mai and Zuko

Any other mana you add during combat will still be lost as normal when moving between steps of combat.

"Firebending N" is a keyword that represents the ability "Whenever this creature attacks, add N red mana . Until end of combat, you don't lose this mana as steps end."

Mana from firebending abilities isn't lost until you leave combat and go to your second main phase. It can be used at any time during combat, even after combat damage has been dealt.