Tag: Upwey CFA

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 but it can also heat them to a point where they catch fire.

When drying clothes in front of a heater always remember the simple rule to keep them “A Metre From The Heater“.

Don’t forget to make sure your smoke alarms are working by regularly testing and cleaning them. More about smoke alarms.

Tags Fire Safety, Home Fire Safety, Upwey CFA

Announcement Events

Jumble Sale 2026 Thank you

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 7 May 2026
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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, and to all the behind-the-scenes sponsors who donated goods and services.

We had a fantastic outcome. The funds raised go towards updating our 3 brigade owned vehicles as well as the purchase and maintenance of equipment to ensure we can provide the best fire service we can for our community.

Looking forward to seeing you again next year.

Tags Events, Fund Raiser Event, Jumble Sale, Upwey CFA, Upwey Fire Brigade

Announcement Events

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 Hunters And The Family.

Lot’s of delicious food and treats;

Home made cakes and bakes
Donuts
BBQ & Sausage sizzle
Drinks

Four Locations Within The Station

Main garage
Upstairs rear room
Downstairs rear of station
Side driveway

Payments

Cash and EFTPOS accepted

Need help getting your purchases home?

Ask about our delivery service

More Info: facebook.com/UpweyCFA

Tags Events, Fund Raiser Event, Jumble Sale, Upwey CFA, Upwey Fire Brigade

Home Fire Safety

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 for creosote build-up or obstructions in your chimney using a torch before lighting the 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…

Tags Chimney, Chimney Fire, Upwey CFA

Announcement Events

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 Facebook page – facebook.com/UpweyCFA

If you would like to drop your items off at the station, members will onsite Wednesday evenings from 7.30 – 9.30 and Sunday mornings from 9.30am -11.00am

Tags Events, Fund Raiser Event, Jumble Sale, Upwey CFA, Upwey Fire Brigade

Announcement Events

55th Jumble Sale

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 17 February 2026

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 longer and we will collect them for our Jumble sale.

Tags Events, Fund Raiser Event, Jumble Sale, Upwey CFA, Upwey Fire Brigade

Announcement Brigade Activities

Adopt A Hydrant Program

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 12 February 2026

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 the Upwey Fire Brigade primary response area there are more than 350 fire hydrants. As you can imagine keeping an eye on all of them is a huge task for our volunteers.

To help us keep on top of this we are calling out to members of the Upwey community to adopt a fire hydrant near their home.

All we ask is from time to time you do a quick check of the hydrant based on the acronym W.A.T.E.R.and report any damage, faults or other issues with it to South East Water or the “contact us” page on our web site.

No registration or fixed commitment required.

More information about the Adopt A Hydrant program

Tags adopt a hydrant, Upwey CFA, Upwey Fire Brigade

Brigade Activities Events Fire Awareness & Safety

Street Meets 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 31 January 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 will be lots of important information for new residents of Upwey, including fire history and behaviour in our local area.

Tasman Avenue playground Tuesday 3rd February @ 6:30pm

Wright Avenue playground Thursday 5th February @ 6:30pm

No registration or prebooking required.

Tags bushfire, Events, street meet, Upwey CFA, Upwey Fire Brigade

Fire Awareness & Safety

FDR High 10 January 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 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/

Tags FDR High, Upwey CFA, Warnings

Fire Awareness & Safety

FDR Extreme 7 January 2026

Post author By John Blackburn
Post date 6 January 2026

EXTREME FDR

An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating Issued

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/

Tags FDR Extreme, Upwey CFA, Warnings