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TOTAL FIRE BAN
TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED FOR MONDAY 27 JANUARY 2025
Monday, 27 January 2025 has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN in the Mallee, Wimmera, South West, North Central and CENTRAL (includes Melbourne and Geelong) district(s) of Victoria.
This includes the UPWEY general area.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Monday, 27 January 2025 until 11:59 PM Monday 27 Jan 2025.
More information visit https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/
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FDR Extreme 27 January 2025
TOTAL FIRE BAN
A Fire Danger Rating of EXTREME announced
An EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING will be in place for MONDAY 27 JANUARY 2025 in the CENTRAL fire district and much of the state.
You should implement your Bush Fire Plan.
For more information about the Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean to you, visit https://upweycfa.org.au/australian-fire-danger-ratings/
TOTAL FIRE BAN
TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED FOR THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER 2024
Thursday 26 Dec 2024 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Thursday 26 Dec 2024 until 11:59 PM Thursday 26 Dec 2024.
The Fire Danger Rating for Thursday 26/12/24 is EXTREME. Take action now to protect your life and property.
Stay informed: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firebans
TOTAL FIRE BAN
TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED FOR
MONDAY 16 DECEMBER 2024
A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Mallee, Wimmera, Northern Country, North Central, South West, Central (includes Melbourne and Geelong), and West and South Gippsland fire districts – Monday 16 December 2024.
No fires can be lit, or be allowed to remain alight, in the open air from 12:01 AM until 11:59 PM.
The Fire Danger Rating is EXTREME.
Stay Informed About Fire Bans
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Santa Run 2024
Santa Run 2024
Santa Run 2024
Santa will be coming to Upwey on Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th of December.
The BLUE area of the map will be covered Tuesday 17th December with the RED being covered Wednesday 18th December.
We will depart the fire station around 5.30pm and there are some streets we will NOT be travelling down, if you live in the following streets we recommend you walk to the closest corner. You will hear him coming
- Weldon Grove
- Sayers Road
- Elliot Road
- Toorourong Road
- Woodleigh Avenue
- Riley Road
- Waverley Street
- Creekbank Street
- Rita Street
- Henderson Street
- Torry Hill Road
- Brunning Street
- Royal Street
- George Street
- Hubert Street
- Nevada Ave
- Brooklyn Lane
- Langford Crt
- Delbata Road
- Day Street
- Gerratts Ave
- The Highway
- Belbrook Road
- Carween Ave
Apart from touring the community, Santa will also be making a stop at the below locations at 7.15pm on both nights so no child will miss out.
Tuesday 17th – Wrights Ave Playground & Upwey fire station
Wednesday 18th – Tasman Ave Playground & Upwey fire station
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Vale Peter Hall
Vale Peter Hall
Vale Peter Hall
It with great sadness that the Upwey Fire Brigade announces the passing of 56 year veteran Peter Hall after a very short battle with cancer.
Peter joined the brigade in April 1968 and spent the majority of his life serving and protecting the people of Upwey and Victoria. His list of achievements in the CFA is extensive.
- Apparatus Officer
- Communication Officer
- Foreman
- 2nd Lieutenant
- 1st Lieutenant ( 22 years )
- National Medal 3rd Clasp
- National Emergency Medal ( 2009 fires )
- Upwey Fire Brigade Life Membership
Peter was also the driving force behind the Anthony and Travis Hall memorial driver education fund which was formed after Peter’s two boys were tragically killed in an automobile accident. This fund has since provided defensive driver training to many young CFA members and in the process has potentially saved countless lives.
On top of all this Peter was an ever present mentor, driver educator and friend to many in the brigade and his presence around the station will be sorely missed.
The brigade sends it’s heartfelt condolences to Liz, Marcella and Peter’s extended family.
The flag in Upwey will fly at half mast from tomorrow (Sunday) to pay respect to Peter.
Funeral arrangements are unknown at this stage.
Thankyou Peter. We’ll miss you but you are with your boys again.
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Fire Danger Period 2024 – 2025
Fire Danger Period Declaration 2024 - 2025
Fire Danger Period starts 1am Monday 23 December 2024 for:
- Knox City Council
- Manningham Council
- Maroondah Council
- Yarra Ranges Council
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Bushfire Community Meeting 2024
Bushfire Community Meeting 2024
2024 Bushfire Community Meeting incorporating Fire Safety Essentials
Fire Safety Essentials is a FREE 1 hour session to help you learn:
- How to know if there is a fire nearby
- What to expect during a bushfire or grassfire
- Your local bushfire or grassfire risk
- The importance of having a plan
- Basic survival tips if your fire plan fails
Where? Upwey CFA fire station, corner Old Belgrave Rd and Main St Upwey
When? 4:00pm Saturday November 30 2024
We will also be holding an Open Day from 2:00pm.
Lots of fun activities for young and old, meet your local firefighters, see our fire trucks.
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Traffic Light Collection November 2024
Traffic Light Collection
Upwey CFA is holding their traffic light collection this Saturday morning.
Members will be out at Burwood Highway and Morris Road intersection Saturday 16th November 2024.
Your “loose change” donation will be greatly appreciated and help fund the purchase of fire fighting equipment and other operational expenses.
Want to make a donation by card, visit https://upweycfa.org.au/support-us/
