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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. They compete at the highest level while representing the firefighting community with pride.

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

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
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SCOTT CUBITT

Scott Cubitt is known for his determination on the course and his commitment to high-level firefighter endurance competition.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 3rd Place – 2023 UFBA National Firefighter Challenge, Over 40 Male Category
  • 4th Place – 2023 Auckland Sky Tower Climb, Masters 40–49 Category
  • Christchurch International Airport Emergency Response Firefighter

Scott Cubitt is known for his determination on the course and his commitment to high-level firefighter endurance competition.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • 3rd Place – 2023 UFBA National Firefighter Challenge, Over 40 Male Category
  • 4th Place – 2023 Auckland Sky Tower Climb, Masters 40–49 Category
  • Christchurch International Airport Emergency Response Firefighter
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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

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
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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

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
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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

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
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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)

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)
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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.

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