UFBA Firefighter Combat Challenge: Improving fitness
Outstanding 2017 Regional Challenges in Alexandra and Palmerston North set the scene for the UFBA National Firefighter Combat Challenge on the Wellington waterfront.
Maw Family Trophy
The Maw family, long-standing competitors at the UFBA Firefighter Combat Challenge, has celebrated their time running together by donating a trophy to the UFBA for the winning Relay Team at the Nationals.
Leadership & Governance Workshop for rural firefighters
Message from George Verry, Chief Executive Officer
Ventilation: An operational necessity
Fire ventilation is an essential factor in efficient fire control. Yet there are other considerations and recognition of the conditions that determine the success or failure of the operation and the type of ventilation to employ.
Waterway winners head to Australasians
The UFBA Waterway season provides brigades with ideal opportunities to train and build on their pump-operating and hose-running skills
Strengthening firefighters’ skills
The 11th UFBA Leadership and Governance Workshop took place in Wellington from 16-18 March bringing the total number of graduates to 169 personnel around the country.
Camaraderie at UFBA Regions 2 and 4 Waterway Challenges
Great camaraderie and sportsmanship were on show at the 2017 UFBA Regions 2 and 4 Waterway Challenges
2016 Firefighter Combat Challenge World Finals
A Kiwi team again headed over to Montgomery, Alabama in the United States for the Firefighter Combat Challenge World Finals in October 2016
Frank Hardy entertains delegates with stories of his service
An engaging address from 95 year old Frank Hardy OBE, QFSM captivated the 400 attendees at the UFBA Conference in Christchurch.
Waterway Challenge season gets underway
The UFBA Waterway Challenge season is rapidly approaching with four regional events and nationals scheduled from December 2016 – March 2017.