While both restrict your use of fire in order to protect you and your community, each have different rules.
Our ‘Can I’ or ‘Can’t I’ twins are here to help you understand the difference between the two.
For more information and to see a short video explaining the difference, visit
Fire Danger Period Vs Total Fire Bans Explained
Also check out About Total Fire Bans
The siren at the Upwey Fire Station is used 3 ways;
1. Siren Test
During the morning of first Sunday of the month the siren will sound for about 20 seconds. This a test only and does not indicate an emergency event.
2. Short Siren (30 to 90 seconds)
Indicates the Brigade is responding to an emergency incident nearby. Expect to see members arriving at the station and CFA vehicles in the area responding to the incident. Stay informed.
3. Extended Siren (5 minutes)
Indicates that a current emergency has been identified in the local area. The emergency incident will impact people in the area. You should seek further information immediately and stay informed.
Spring is with us and now is the time to start thinking about how well prepared are you and your property in the event of a bushfire.
Upwey CFA provides Property Advice Visit Service (PAVS), an awareness-raising program delivered by trained brigade members. PAVS is a free service that typically involves a 15- 20 minute meeting at your property. You will receive
Visit upweycfa.org.au/community-support/ for more information about PAVS and how to book a visit.
More information about preparing your property can be found at
cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/how-to-prepare-your-property
Two CFA training props will be positioned in the temporary car park beside UT Crash until early October.
Local brigades will be using them at various times to conduct fire fighting training drills. These drills are only performed in a controlled environment with a number of pre-planned safety precautions in place.
If you do see fire in the general area of the props or car park, before calling 000 please check it is not from one of these props being used.
See also our recent visit to the CFA South East Training Ground for hot fire training.
