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Saturday 10th January 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM Saturday 10th January 2026 until 11:59 PM Saturday 10th January 2026.
This includes the Upwey area and surrounding areas.
For details on what you can and can’t do on days of Total Fire Ban, visit: Can I, Can’t I
A HIGH FIRE DANGER RATING has been issued for SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY 2026 across the state of Victoria.
Be ready to act.
For more information about the Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean to you, visit https://upweycfa.org.au/australian-fire-danger-ratings/
Friday 9th January 2026 has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban for the whole State of Victoria.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Fri, 9 Jan 2026 until 11:59 PM Fri, 9 Jan 2026.
This includes the Upwey area and surrounding areas.
For details on what you can and can’t do on days of Total Fire Ban, visit: Can I, Can’t I
An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating has been issued for Central District Friday 9th January 2026. This includes the Upwey and surrounding areas.
Fires that start in these conditions can be uncontrollable and unpredictable. Leaving early is the safest option.
CFA advises leaving the night before or early in the morning of an Extreme day. Not when you can see flames or smoke, so you avoid panic, being trapped, or having to make rushed decisions that put lives at risk.
Please plan ahead and leave early if you can. Your safety and your family’s safety matter most.
Implement your fire plan. If you plan to leave LEAVE EARLY.
To understand what Fire Danger Ratings mean, visit: About Fire Danger Ratings
An EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING has been issued for WEDNESDAY 7TH JANUARY 2026 in the CENTRAL fire district and many other areas of the state.
You should implement your Bush Fire Plan.
For more information about the Fire Danger Ratings and what they mean to you, visit https://upweycfa.org.au/australian-fire-danger-ratings/
Wednesday 7th January 2026 has been declared a day of TOTAL FIRE BAN in the Wimmera, South West and CENTRAL (includes Melbourne and Geelong) district(s) of Victoria.
This includes the Upwey area and surrounding areas.
No fires can be lit or be allowed to remain alight in the open air from 12:01 AM on Wednesday 7th January 2026 until 11:59 PM Wednesday 7th January 2026.
For details on what you can and can’t do on days of Total Fire Ban, visit: Can I, Can’t I
What we received from the far exceeded what we were expecting.
Join us Saturday 29th from 2pm – 4pm when we open the station to the public.
Lots on show including meet your local firies, get your photo in a fire truck, games, fire safety info and have go at squirting a fire hose at the new prop to see if you can put out the “fire” in the window.
More about Upwey Fire Brigade Open Day and Community Bushfire Session
More about the Upwey Men’s Shed
Upwey CFA GFF Graduates June 2025.
Congratulations go out to Ross and Josh, two of our recent recruits, who successfully completed their General Fire Fighter (GFF) course over the weekend.
They will both become operational members and further strengthen the response capability of Upwey CFA.
Welcome aboard.
Five of our dedicated Upwey CFA volunteer firefighters — Beth, Darron, Jay, Jesse, and Mike — are taking on the Melbourne Firefighter Stair Climb 2025! 🧑🚒🏃♀️🏃♂️
This year’s climb is more than just a physical challenge — it’s a powerful mission to raise vital funds for Cancer Research and Crisis Support. 🎗️💛
Next time you drop off your containers, be sure to scan the barcode you see here and all funds from your deposit will be donated to Upwey CFA.
As an added bonus, the Container Deposit Scheme is running a competition from Monday, 5 May through to Sunday, 15 June 2025 giving away five cash prizes of A Million CENTS. That’s five prizes of $10,000 up for grabs!
For details on how to register your deposits and be in the drawn, visit https://cdsvic.org.au/winamillioncents
Turn your clocks BACK 1 hour and enjoy an extra hour sleep in.