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Stair Climb 2024

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 24 May 2024

Stair Climb 2024

Upwey Fire Fighters Stair Climb 2024

On September 7th 2024, 4 members from Upwey Fire Brigade will be climbing 28 floors in full structure gear and breathing apparatus weighing 25kg for the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb to raise donations and support cancer, depression, and suicide research.

You can help fight cancer, depression and suicide by sponsoring them via the link below. Every cent you donate goes directly towards fighting cancer through research and crisis support. All donations are tax deductible.Thank you to all our sponsors so far.

https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/don…/donate/cfa/upwey/

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636

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Home Fire Safety

Avoid Chimney Fires

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 18 May 2024

Clean Your Chimney Annually

Avoid A Chimney Fire In Your Home.

With the cooler months upons us CFA is encouraging residents to keep themselves safe by checking and maintaining their fireplaces, chimneys, fireboxes and flues.

Spending a few minutes to check your chimney could be one of the most important fire safety actions you take this season.

You can easily check for creosote build-up or obstructions by simply using a torch before lighting a fire. Or you can engage a professional chimney sweep to check and clean your chimney for you.

CFA recommends you have your chimney cleaned annually and regularly test your smoke alarms to ensure they are working.

More information visit https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/…/chimney-check-is-crucial…

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Incidents

Jumble Sale 2024

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 18 April 2024

Upwey CFA 53rd Annual Jumble Sale

Everyone at Upwey CFA is excited to announce the 53rd Annual Jumble Sale will be held Saturday May 4th 2024.

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

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 Period Update April 2024

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 3 April 2024

Fire Danger Period Update 2024

The Fire Danger Period for Knox City Council, Manningham Council, Maroondah City Council and Yarra Ranges Council will be lifted as of 1am Monday 15^th April 2023.

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.

Your local CFA Brigade can provide you with advice on how to safely burn-off, and how to best prepare yourself and your property for the next fire season.

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.

For more information

www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod

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Brigade Activities Incidents

RSL Family Fun Day 2024

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 7 March 2024

Upwey-Belgrave RSL Family Fun Day 2024

Upwey-Belgrave RSL
Family Fun Day &
Volunteer Expo

Saturday 16 March 2024
11:00 am – 3:00 pm

The RSL is holding a Family Fun Day & Volunteer Expo. Your local CFA fire fighters will be in attendance.

Meet and talk with your local fire fighters
See one of our fire trucks
Get free fire safety information

This is a community initiative by the RSL and we hope to see you there. Come and say hello.

Burrinja Live On The Lawn 2024

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 22 February 2024

Burrinja Live On The Lawn 2024

Saturday 24th February 2024

Burrinja Live On The Lawn 2024 – 12:00pm onwards

Burrinja Cultural Centre is holding their Live On The Lawn afternoon and your Upwey CFA fire fighters will be in attendance.

Meet your local fire fighters
See one of our fire trucks
Get free fire safety information
Enjoy the music

This is a great community event. Hope to see you there.

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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Incidents

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!