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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/
The past few years we have decorated our station to bring some Christmas cheer to our community.
This year we are excited to share our contribution to Light Up Upwey with our Fire Station Gingerbread house.
Special thanks to Bunnings Scoresby for helping out with some donations that helped make the station look fantastic this year.
A new simplified Fire Danger Rating system came into effect nationally Thursday 1st September 2022.
You will see this new system appearing on all messaging, including road side signage.
Fire Danger Ratings will be issued on days when there is a fire risk.
Each fire danger rating has a clear set of messages including the actions the community can take to reduce their risk.
Watch this short video to learn what each level means and what you need to do to stay safe. ⇒ ⇒ ⇒
Do you think this is a better system?
More about Australian Fire Danger Ratings
The way we determine and communicate Fire Danger Ratings is changing.
A new national Fire Danger Rating System is being developed using the latest science to be more accurate and relevant to where you live.
The new system will be used across Australia so whether you’re at home, traveling within Victoria or interstate, you will see the same system being used.
The new Fire Danger Rating system has four levels (instead of six); Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic.
There’ll be actions for each level, so you’ll know what to do to protect your life, family and property.
You’ll start seeing the new fire danger ratings online and in your local community from September 2022.
For more information visit About Fire Danger Ratings
Daylight Saving ends Sunday 3rd April 2022.
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.
Three easy steps;
Daylight Saving starts Sunday 3rd October 2021.
Turn your clocks FORWARD 1 hour
Upwey CFA encourages you to check your smoke alarms are in working order when daylight saving starts this Sunday.
Three easy steps;
A number of restrictions came into force today limiting activities for people in Victoria.
Although some of the normal “on-station” activities conducted at CFA brigades will be impacted by these restrictions, CFA will continue to provide their 24/7 emergency response.