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Challenges Committee

The National Challenges Committee is responsible for overseeing the rules, conditions, and programmes of all UFBA Challenges.  The Committee consists of the entire Technical Panel, a representative of the Board, the UFBA Chief Executive Officer, a representative of the NZFS National Commander, the NZFS National Training Manager, and two nominated NZFS Regional Managers.

Chris Price

Chris Price

Chairperson

Chris was elected to the UFBA Board in 2008 and re-elected in 2010. He is currently Station Officer of the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade, and has been a member for almost 30 years, is a Past President of the Canterbury Provincial, and is currently serving as the Chairman of the Challenges Committee. He is married to Jeanette, and has two daughters, Amanda and Janene, and a son Andrew, who is a QFF in the Ashburton Brigade. Chris is the Workshop Manager at Ashburton Implement Services. In his spare time, he plays indoor hockey, rows for the Ashburton Rowing Club Masters, and tours the country with his wife on their motorcycles.

Kim Stewart

Kim Stewart

Committee Member

Kim is currently the Chairperson of the Technical Panel, and has served on the Panel for more than four years. He is the Chief Fire Officer of Akaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Ewen Heron

Ewen Heron

Committee Member

Ewen was elected to the Technical Panel in 2009. He is Senior Station Officer at Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Rob Dixon

Rob Dixon

Committee Member

Rob is the newest member of the Technical Panel - elected at the 2010 Conference in Christchurch. He is a Senior Firefighter at Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade.

Paul McGill

Paul McGill

Committee Member

Paul is the nominated representative of Mike Hall, NZFS National Commander and CEO. He is the Director of Operations and Training for the New Zealand Fire Service.

David Guard

Committee Member

David is the National Training Manager based in Wellington.

George Verry

Committee Member

George joined the UFBA as Chief Executive Officer in November of 2008, and has worked closely with the Challenges Committee since that time.