Before You Burn Off
Burn Off Tips Before You Light Your Burn Off For many property owners and occupants, burning-off vegetation waste is an effective way to prepare and maintain their property. Here are some important steps and tips to take before you light your burn-off pile. Check your council’s local law regarding when and where you can burn off? Yarra […]
Clothes Drying Reminder
Reminder About Drying Clothes Inside Remember 1 Metre From The Heater With the cooler season now upon us, it’s a timely reminder many house fires each year are caused by clothes being too close to a heater, especially when left to dry over night. Radiant heat from your heater can not only dry your clothes […]
Jumble Sale 2026 Thank you
Jumble Sale Thank You THANK YOU A huge thank you from all the members at Upwey CFA goes out to everyone who supported the 55th Annual Jumble Sale. To everyone who donated goods, to everyone who came on the day and purchased items, even if just some tasty treats off the BBQ or donut stall, […]
Jumble Sale 2026
Jumble Sale Saturday 2nd May 2026 Jumble Sale Doors Open 9:00am Sharp to 2:00pm. Household furniture Bric-a-brac Toys Games Kitchen & cooking gear Books CDs & DVDs Outdoor furniture & ornaments Wall decorations Mirrors Fitness equipment Gardening tools & equipment Camping gear Tools Electrical and electronic equipment and more! A Great Day Out For Bargain […]
Chimney Cleaning Time
Chimney Time Chimney Maintenance Time With the cooler weather seasons fast approaching, 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 […]
Jumble Sale 2026 Update
Jumble Sale 2026 Update Upwey CFA 55th Jumble Sale is happening Saturday 2nd of May 2026. We are ready to come and collect your charitable donations for our 55th Annual Jumble Sale. To request a collection: Call us on 9754 3788 and leave a message or Email us at jumblesale@upweycfa.org.au or Message us through our […]
55th Jumble Sale
Upwey CFA 55th Jumble Sale Upwey CFA 55th Jumble Sale will be happening Saturday 2nd of May 2026. Collections will start at the beginning of April. If you have items you no longer need and they are in good condition, please dont put them out for Hard Rubbish consider holding on to them for a bit […]
Adopt A Hydrant Program
Adopt A Hydrant Program When fire fighters respond to a fire it is important they can quickly connect to a water supply such as a fire hydrant. Over time hydrant markers can become damaged or go missing and vegetation can impair quick access. The result can be vital time lost in fighting the fire. Within […]
Street Meets 2026
Community Street Meet 2026 Are You Bushfire Ready? What Are The Local Risks? Join us for our Community Bushfire Street Information Sessions. Meet your local fire fighters and learn first hand about the local risks, how to stay safe in the event of a bushfire, what the fire danger ratings really mean and more. There […]
FDR High 10 January 2026
HIGH FDR A HIGH Fire Danger Rating Issued 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/