Author: John Blackburn

Fire Danger Period 2023 Update

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 11 April 2023

Fire Danger Period 2023 Update

The Fire Danger Period will be lifted Tuesday 11 April 2023 for the following municipalities.

Knox City Council
Manningham Council
Maroondah City Council
Yarra Ranges Council

If you burn off after the conclusion of the Fire Danger Period, please be mindful that it is easy to lose control of your small burn-off. You can refer to the CFA brochure ‘Are you burning off safely?’ to ensure your burn remains safe and legal.

Take care and make sure you have water available at all times and never leave your burn-off unattended.

Before lighting a burn-off, we urge residents to always notify their neighbours and register their burn either online via firepermits.vic.gov.au or by calling the Burn-Off Notification Line on 1800 668 511.

Always check and adhere to your council’s local laws and regulations before burning off.

More information visit cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod

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Home Fire Safety

Daylight Saving 2023 Ends

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 29 March 2023

time change to daylight saving time on white background

Daylight Saving Ending 2023

Daylight Saving ends 3am Sunday 2nd April 2023.

Turn your clocks BACK 1 hour.

Upwey CFA encourages you to check your smoke alarms are in working order when daylight saving ends this Sunday. If you have a battery operated alarm, change the battery also.

Three easy steps;

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

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Announcement

Total Fire Ban 18/03/2023

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 18 March 2023

TOTAL FIRE BAN

An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating and a TOTAL FIRE BAN
has been issued for Central District for
Saturday 18 March 2023
which includes Upwey area.

Watch the short video below for information about extreme ratings.

For more information about fire danger ratings and total fire bans visit cfa.vic.gov.au/

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Events

Jumble Sale 2023

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 4 March 2023

Jumble Sale Returns For 2023

Everyone at Upwey CFA is excited to announce the much loved Jumble Sale is back and will be held Saturday May 6th 2023.

A timeless tradition of the Upwey township. This once-a-year event offers an opportunity to the community to upcycle unwanted goods and score a bargain at the same time.

Keep an eye out for our flyers arriving in your letter box.

For more information, visit our facebook page

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Announcement

Fire Danger Rating 17/02/2023

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 17 February 2023

Extreme Fire Danger Rating Issued

An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating has been issued for Central District for Friday 17 February 2023 which includes Upwey.

Watch the short video below for information about what an extreme rating means and what actions you should take.

For more information visit cfa.vic.gov.au/

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Announcement

Fire Danger Period 2023

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 27 January 2023

Fire Danger Period 2023

The Fire Danger Period starts Monday 30th January 2023 for the following municipalities.

Knox City Council
Manningham Council
Maroondah City Council
Yarra Ranges Council

More information visit cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod

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Fire Awareness & Safety

Burn Off Safely 2023

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 22 January 2023

Burn Off Safely In 2023

Are You Burning Off Safely?

Follow these 5 steps to help ensure you burn off safely.

Check your Council local laws
Register your burn off – call 1800668511
Stay informed of weather conditions
Don’t leave the burn unattended until fully extinguished
Have an adequate water supply ready and nearby

For information about the current Fire Danger Period

For more information about burning off, visit Fire Danger Period And Restrictions

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Brigade Activities

Santa Run 2022

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 3 December 2022

Santa Run 2022

Santa will be coming to Upwey on TUESDAY 20th & WEDNESDAY 21st of December 2022.

He will depart the fire station around 6.00pm and tour the Upwey area.

There are some streets he will NOT be visiting. If you live in one of those streets we recommend you walk to the closest corner. You will hear him coming!

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