Volunteer With Upwey Fire Brigade

How To Be Part Of The Upwey Fire Brigade Team

When you join the team at Upwey Fire Brigade you also become part of the +50,000 team of volunteers throughout Victoria that make up the highly respected CFA community.

CFA volunteers undertake a range of tasks such as fighting fires, road accident rescue, medical emergency response, fundraising and community education and engagement. We work together to connect with and help others in the communities in which we live and work.

All members of the community are welcome to apply to join CFA.

Three Volunteering Options

Junior Volunteer Development Program

The Junior Volunteer Development Program, commonly known as Juniors, is a program introducing teens aged 11 – 16 to become fire safe citizens through the engagement of fun & safe activities.

The Juniors program encourages activities that:

build their self-esteem and self-confidence
develop their ability to manage personal and social relationships
create learning opportunities and to develop new skills
encourage positive group dynamics
build the capacity of young people to consider risk, make reasoned decisions and take control
develop a world view which widens horizons and nurtures social commitment

Operational Member / Fire Fighter

Operational Members (Fire Fighters) respond to a range of incidents where risks are posed to life and/or property. These can include;

bush fires
structure fires
grass and scrub fires
road accidents
hazardous materials (hazmat) incidents
supporting other brigades and agencies

Non-Operational / Support Members

Non-Operational Members are also known as Support Members.They do not fight fires, however they provide vital support and assistance to their brigade and the community.

The roles conducted by Non-Operational / Support members varies between brigades and commonly include:

Administration, logistical and financial management
Coordination of fundraising, campaigns, events and social activities
Media, promotion and publicity
Building and equipment maintenance
Coordinating the Junior Volunteer Development Program
Community education and preparedness
Member safety and welfare