Author: John Blackburn

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

Tags Day light saving, Smoke Alarms

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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Announcement

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

Tags Day light saving, Smoke Alarms

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/

Tags fire danger period, total fire ban

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