Vale Kerry OBrien
Vale Kerry O’Brien We are saddened to mention the passing of CFA and Brigade Life Member, Kerry O’Brien. Kerry joined Upwey Fire Brigade in August of 1958, serving as a Brigade Officer from 1975 to 1978. He is the recipient of the National Medal, (and several additional clasps recognising his ongoing contribution) and the National […]
Daylight Saving 2023 Starts
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 […]
Jumble Sale 2023 Success
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 […]
Fire Danger Period 2023 Update
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 […]
Total Fire Ban 18/03/2023
TOTAL FIRE BAN An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating and a TOTAL FIRE BANhas been issued for Central District forSaturday 18 March 2023which 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/
Fire Danger Rating 17/02/2023
Extreme Fire Danger Rating Issued 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/
Fire Danger Period 2023
Fire Danger Period 2023 The Fire Danger Period starts Monday 30th January 2023 for the following municipalities. Knox City Council Manningham Council Maroondah City Council Yarra Ranges Council More information visit cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod
Upwey CFA Christmas 2022
Upwey CFA Christmas 2022 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 […]
DLS Starts October 2022
Daylight Saving Starts 2nd October 2022 Daylight Saving starts 2:00am Sunday 2nd October 2022. Turn your clocks FORWARD one hour. CFA also recommends testing your smoke alarms and changing the batteries. More about smoke alarms
About New Fire Danger Ratings
About The New Fire Danger Ratings. 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 […]