Author: John Blackburn

Bushfire Community Meeting 2024

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 5 February 2024

Bushfire Community Meeting

Bushfires happen every year!

Spend 1 hour with your local CFA and learn how you can keep you, your family and your friends safe from fire this season.

This Fire Safety Essentials Session covers:

Local fire risk
What to expect from fire
Preparing for fire
Fire Danger Ratings
How to stay informed
Seasonal update

This is a free community service conducted at Upwey Fire Station, 7:00pm Thursday 8th February 2024.

Hope to see you there.

More information:

T: 03 8739-1300

E: D13commed@cfa.vic.gov.au

Or visit our FACEBOOK page facebook.com/UpweyCFA

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Brigade Activities

Community Raffle 2024

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 2 February 2024

Dandenong Ranges Community Raffle

Upwey Fire Brigade is conducting a fundraiser with the Dandenong Ranges Community Raffle.

We are looking to raise funds that will go toward replacing some specialist equipment.

One of these is our lighting vehicle equiped with battery powered portable LED lights we use at incidents in our response areas and when called to assist other brigades. The batteries have a use-by-date and are now due to be replaced.

You can help us raise the funds for the new batteries by purchasing a ticket in the Dandenong Ranges Community Raffle. 100% of every ticket sale goes to the brigade and the prizes on offer are fantastic with $25,000 in prizes up for grabs.

The Raffle will be drawn at 11am on 2 May 2024.

To purchase your tickets simply scan the QR code or click on this link: www.raffletix.com.au. You can also share the QR code with your friends.

Tickets are priced at:

1 ticket for $5
5 tickets for $20
10 tickets for $40
15 tickets for $60
20 tickets for $80
30 tickets for $100

Every dollar goes to Upwey Fire Brigade. We thank you in advance for supporting Upwey CFA..

Visit our FACEBOOK page for more details facebook.com/UpweyCFA

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Events

Santa Run 2023

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 17 December 2023

Santa Run 2023

Santa is coming to Upwey.

The blue area of the map will be covered Wednesday 20th December with the Red being covered Thursday 21st December.

He will depart the fire station around 5.30pm.

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.

Wednesday 20th – Wrights Ave Playground & Upwey fire station
Thursday 21st – Tasman Ave Playground & Upwey fire station

Visit our FACEBOOK page for more details facebook.com/UpweyCFA

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Announcement

Fire Danger Period 2023 – 2024

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 25 November 2023

Fire Danger Period 2023 - 2024

The Fire Danger Period
starts
Monday 18th December 2023
for the following municipalities

Knox City Council
Manningham Council
Maroondah City Council
Yarra Ranges Council

Restrictions on lighting fires will apply.

Prepare your property for grass and bushfires

More information visit CFA.VIC.GOV.AU

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Events

Upwey CFA Open Day 2023

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 16 October 2023

Upwey Fire Brigade Station 2021

Open Day Saturday 28th October 2023

Upwey CFA invites you to join us Saturday 28th October 2023 when we open our doors to the community.

Meet your local fire fighters. Get great tips and information about the risks of bush fires in our area, what to do in an emergency and how to prepare your property.

Lots of fun for kids of all ages including getting your photo taken in a real fire truck

Doors open from 12:00pm to 4:30pm.

Vale Kerry OBrien

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 9 October 2023

Vale Kerry O'Brien

We are saddened to mention the passing of CFA and Brigade Life Member, Kerry O’Brien.

Kerry joined Upwey Fire Brigade in August of 1958, serving as a Brigade Officer from 1975 to 1978. He is the recipient of the National Medal, (and several additional clasps recognising his ongoing contribution) and the National Emergency Medal for his participation in the 2009 Black Saturday Fires. The VFBV Gold Star Award.

Kerry was awarded Life Membership of the Upwey Fire Brigade in 1985 and made a CFA Life Member in 2013. Between 1979 and 1995, Kerry was awarded the Brigades Best Fireman Award 12 times, with an additional two years as runner up. He was also awarded Commendation Awards 8 times being for recognition of the many jobs he has undertaken over this time.

Kerry also had a helping hand in maintaining the Brigades’ social activities ranging from Pokies trips to NSW, Car Shows, Bingo nights to name a few. He has played a major role in the development and maintenance for all our vehicles over these years through involvement in our Vehicle Replacement committees, Driver development programs and member welfare programs.

Kerry, equally known for his fastidious detail in maintaining our Firefighting appliances as his sense of humour and comedic antics.

Vale Kerry O’Brien, you were instrumental in modeling the brigade to be where it is today, you will not be forgotten.

The Upwey township flag was flown at half mast in respect to the 65 years of service provided to the community of Upwey, surrounding townships, numerous Victorian and interstate campaign fires.

For funeral details, visit www.facebook.com/UpweyCFA

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Home Fire Safety

Daylight Saving 2023 Starts

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 30 September 2023

Daylight Saving Starts 1st October 2023

Daylight Saving Starts 2am Sunday 1st October 2023.

Turn your clocks FORWARD 1 hour.

Upwey CFA encourages you to check all your smoke alarms are in working order when daylight saving STARTS this Sunday. You should also change the battery in all your battery operated smoke alarms.

Three easy steps;

Test all your smoke alarms monthly – press the test button
Dust all your smoke alarms annually
Check &/or change the battery

Learn the Where, Why and What About Smoke Alarms

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Events

2nd Chance Booksale 2023

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 7 August 2023

2nd Chance Booksale

Upwey CFA 2nd Chance Booksale returns for 2023.

Join us Sunday 27th August 2023 at the Upwey Fire Brigade 2nd Chance Booksale.

We have a big range of used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records are available for sale with lots of of items available from a low $1-00 each.

Doors open from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Grab yourself a bargain, meet the wonderful volunteers from your local fire brigade, grab a bite or drink at the sausage sizzle and get information about how to be fire safe.

See our events page or visit us on Facebook for more details.

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Fire Awareness & Safety

Bushfire Resilience Webinars 2023

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 29 July 2023

2023 Bushfire Resilience Webinars

The 2023 bushfire resilience webinars commence Wednesday 9 August 2023.

Register now to get your link to the first LIVE webinar and also links to the webinar recordings. https://br.org.au/webinar.

An El Niño summer is coming

Recent rainfall has supercharged fuel loads. Dry conditions will increase fire risks next summer, especially grass fires. Watch the webinars with family and friends and discuss the information and your plans.

BRI’s webinars are presented by eminent subject experts. Learn how grass fires and bushfires behave and what your family can do to reduce your risks.

Viewers can ask questions before or during the webinar, and when you register we’ll also send you a link to videos. To learn more about our presenters head to br.org.au/presenters

Note that these events are run by Bushfire Resilience Inc. Bushfire Prepare is not responsible for this event. Bushfire Prepare is promoting this event in the interests of community safety.

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Brigade Activities

Jumble Sale 2023 Success

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 19 May 2023

Jumble Sale 2023

From the entire team at Upwey CFA, we want to pass on a very big THANK YOU to everyone who supported the 52nd Annual Jumble Sale.

Despite the prediction of poor weather for the day, the rain and strong winds didn’t arrive but the crowds certainly did and made it a huge success.

It was a hectic first hour for the crew with strong of sales that continued through the entire day. The BBQ was well supported with strong demand for sausages and hamburgers. The hot donuts were a very popular choice.

Planning for the 53rd Jumble Sale 2024 has already begun and we look forward to seeing you then.

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Bushfire Community Meeting

Dandenong Ranges Community Raffle

Santa Run 2023

Santa is coming to Upwey.

Fire Danger Period 2023 - 2024

The Fire Danger Period startsMonday 18th December 2023for the following municipalities

Open Day Saturday 28th October 2023

Upwey CFA invites you to join us Saturday 28th October 2023 when we open our doors to the community.

Vale Kerry O'Brien

Daylight Saving Starts 1st October 2023

2nd Chance Booksale

Upwey CFA 2nd Chance Booksale returns for 2023.

2023 Bushfire Resilience Webinars

The 2023 bushfire resilience webinars commence Wednesday 9 August 2023.

An El Niño summer is coming

Jumble Sale 2023

The Fire Danger Period
starts
Monday 18th December 2023
for the following municipalities