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
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
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
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.
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.
Fire Safety Essentials is a FREE 1 hour session to help you learn:
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.
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/
Spring is with us and that means it’s time to start preparing your property for fire season!
If you live in an area that could be impacted by grass or bushfires, preparing your property is essential to minimising the risk of damage to your property if a fire occurs.
Need some tips and advise on how to prepare your property? Our Property Advise Visit Service (PAVS) is a free service available to local residents that typically involves a 15- 20 minute meeting at your property. You will receive publications, planning templates, information about your local risk and preparing for fire.
For more information about PAVS, see upweycfa.org.au/community-support
More information about preparing your property can be found at
cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property
You’ve updated your bedrooms with the latest tech and furniture, but have you considered that the most important item is a smoke alarm?
Some people think the smoke alarm outside their bedroom is enough to alert them to fire. Research has revealed that when a fire starts in a bedroom with doors closed, the smoke alarm outside the bedroom will not activate.
More information about smoke alarms visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/sleepfiresafe
Join us Saturday 17th August 2024 at the Upwey Fire Brigade 2nd Chance Booksale.
We have a big range of used books, CDs, DVDs and vinyl records available for sale with some items available from just $1-00 each.
Doors open from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
Grab yourself a bargain, meet the wonderful volunteers from your local fire brigade and enjoy a drink or a bite to eat at the sausage sizzle. Get information about how to be fire safe.
See our events page or visit us on Facebook for more details.
Radio Station 3MDR has gathered together an eclectic mix of second hand and new vinyl sellers for their Vinyl Fair.
Upwey Music will be there with instruments and accessories, 3MDR DJs will be spinning tunes and The Fat Goat are pouring drinks!!
Open from 10am – 4pm at the Blue Hills Centre, near the skate park, Mahoney’s Road Upwey.
FREE entry!!