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FIRE ATHLETES

The Styx Mill Pro Athletes are top-class tower climb and combat challenge firefighters who live for pushing endurance boundaries. Each athlete is a category leader in national stair climb, combat or charity events and wears the garments by personal choice.

  • Rupert Jackman

    Rupert Jackman

    Competing in the Open category, Rupert Jackson is a proven firefighter athlete with a strong record across national challenge events.

    ACHIEVEMENTS

      • 3rd Place – 2023 UFBA National Firefighter Challenge, Open Male Category
      • Winner – 2021 UFBA South Island Firefighter Challenge, Open Male Category
      • Fire & Emergency New Zealand Firefighter, Christchurch
  • Dan Brady

    Dan Brady

    A seasoned competitor in firefighter endurance events, Dan Brady brings strength and consistency to the Styx Mill Pro Athletes team.

    ACHIEVEMENTS

      • Winner – 2023 UFBA National Firefighter Challenge, Over 40 Male Category
      • 3rd Place – 2022 Auckland Sky Tower Climb, Masters 40–49 Category
      • Devonport Volunteer Fire Brigade Firefighter
  • TONY SCOTT

    TONY SCOTT

    A respected leader within the firefighting community, Tony “Scottie” Scott combines service, endurance sport and long-standing commitment to firefighter fitness and fundraising.

    ACHIEVEMENTS

    • Winner – Auckland Sky Tower Climb, Men's Open Category (2022)
    • Winner – Auckland Sky Tower Climb, Men's Open Category (2023)
    • Organiser & participant – Firefighter Corporate Sky Tower Stair Challenge (fundraising for Kiwis living with blood cancer)
    • Auckland International Airport Emergency Response Crew Chief
    • Queen’s Service Medal (QSM)
  • Ben Smith

    Ben Smith

    Ben Smith is a standout stair climb competitor with back-to-back wins in New Zealand’s premier firefighter endurance event.

    ACHIEVEMENTS

    • Winner – 2023 Auckland Sky Tower Climb, Men's Open Category
    • Winner – 2022 Auckland Sky Tower Climb, Men's Open Category
    • Auckland International Airport Emergency Response Firefighter
  • Gavin Mason

    Gavin Mason

    A strong performer in stair climb events, Gavin Mason has built a reputation for podium finishes in the Sky Tower Climb series.

    ACHIEVEMENTS

    • Winner – 2023 Auckland Sky Tower Climb, Masters 40–49 Category
    • 3rd Place – 2021 Auckland Sky Tower Climb, Men's Open Category
    • Queenstown International Airport Emergency Response Firefighter


  • Scott Cubitt

    Scott Cubitt

    The Styx Mill pro athletes are top-class tower climb and combat challenge firefighters who live for pushing endurance boundaries.

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Fire Athletes

The Styx Mill pro athletes are top-class tower climb and combat challenge firefighters who live for pushing endurance boundaries. Wearing the suits by choice, these athletes have achieved records, top rankings in their class or category, or are sponsored through charity support.

Sponsorship applications are reviewed annually in July each year.