Upwey Fire Brigade in Upwey, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Upwey Fire Brigade

Locality: Upwey, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9754 3788

Address: 134 Old Belgrave Road 3158 Upwey, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.upweycfa.org.au

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25.01.2022 NO BURNING OFF JUNE & JULY This is a friendly reminder that the Yarra Ranges Council smoke free June / July will soon be upon us. There are three burning off categories within the Shire of Yarra Ranges, so please take the time to find and study yours, to help prevent any unnecessary visits from your local Fire Brigade.... We have supplied a link to the Councils burning off web page below. https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Environment/Burning-off

25.01.2022 Found this on our instagram page and thought we would share it on our Facebook page too. Thank you Lexi we hope to see you in our junior brigade when you turn 11.

25.01.2022 Our neighbours are turning 100 soon and looking to overhaul and add to some of their memorabilia. If you have old photos or stories to tell, contact details are in their post.

25.01.2022 For information regarding the Premiers recent announcement about #coronavirus (#COVID19) in Victoria, visit https://dhhs.vic.gov.au//coronavirus-cov/statement-premier

25.01.2022 Things are getting serious, beside the toilet paper shortage, some of us may be self isolating at home and thinking about getting some chores done. Some of us m...ay even be getting told to get those chores finally done. Therefore CFA District 13 are placing a ban on all illegal burnoffs, especially those that havent registered their burns. Seriously though, to limit our crews exposure to each other and the public, we are asking everyone to please register your burn off if you are cleaning up around your yard / property. To ensure we can continue to protect life and property we have implemented many significant measures to protect the health and safety of our people and reduce the risk of spread of COVID-19 and we need everyone to help us, help you, simply by ensuring you register your burnoff. You can do this is four ways: 1. Phone 1800 668 511 and provide the required information OR 2. Complete the Burn off Notification Form and email the form to [email protected]. You can download the form here: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au//8ca71e39-0347-750f-5d74-572c1d 3. Send the form to ESTA by fax: 1300 674 428 or 4. National Relay Service Users can ring 1300 555 727 and ask for Information to be relayed to ESTA via 1800 668 511 #WeAreAllInThisTogether #HelpUsHelpYou #PleaseRegisterYourBurnoff

24.01.2022 Each Week on Monday night at 6pm #facesofupwey will introduce a member of Upwey CFA to the community. Tonight we would like to introduce: Name: Gail Neal What is your Role? Quartermaster... Length of service: 14 years What or who inspired you to volunteer at UPWEY CFA? My husband and the wish to set a good example for my family What aspect of your volunteering experience have you really enjoyed? The people I have met and the feeling of giving back to the community in which I have lived for almost 40 years. What have you found to be the most challenging thing about being a volunteer at Upwey? Finding where I fit in and acquiring a feeling of being useful. How does your family feel about what you do? They are proud. One has followed in Brian’s and my footsteps and another is looking to do the same. What would you tell someone who is thinking about volunteering? Go for it. Be committed and do it for the right reasons. What might be surprising for people to know about you? I am a control freak who lives with a control freak. Thank you for your service Gail.

24.01.2022 Those cold days are creeping up on us its time to clean your chimney /flue.Have you booked your chimney/flue in for a clean yet?

23.01.2022 Stage 4 restrictions are now in place for Melbourne. Exercise is limited to once a day for 1 hour. Shopping is limited to 1 person once a day. And when doing ei...ther, you must stay within 5kms of your home. You must also stay home between 8pm and 5am. For all current restrictions go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne

23.01.2022 For anyone that participates in Upweys annual Billy Cart Race

23.01.2022 Upwey CFA would like to wish you a Happy Easter. Please stay safe and stay home. Make the most of these unusual cicumstances to make some special memories with your loved ones.

22.01.2022 Local Parks Victoria closures: Please be aware of the following Park closures within our local area. - 1000 Steps - Upper Ferntree Gully... - Redwood Forest - Warburton - Mount Donna Buang (from the Rainforest Carpark) - Warburton. These closures are likely to be in place until August 19th. Visit https://bit.ly/2BIkxGs for more information.

22.01.2022 PSSST........Santa will be coming to Upwey next SATURDAY the 19th . We will depart the fire station at 9am and there are some streets we WILL NOT BE TRAVELLING DOWN, if you live in the following streets we recommend you walk to the closest corner. You will hear him coming! Weldon Grove Sayers Road... Elliot Road Toorourong Road Woodleigh Avenue Riley Road Waverley Street Creekbank Street Rita Street Henderson Street Torry Hill Road Brunning Street Royal Street George Street Hubert Street Nevada Ave Brooklyn Lane Langford Crt Delbata Road Day Street Gerratts Ave The Highway Belbrook Road Carween Ave Apart from touring the community, at 10:30am Santa will be making a stop at the Wrights Ave playground and the Tasman Ave playground at 11:00am and then a final appearance at the fire station at 12:00pm so no child will miss out. See more

21.01.2022 The strength of our Hills community never ceases to amaze me. Less than 48 hours ago our ‘Help the Hills’ page went live looking for volunteers to help with the... massive clean up some of our residents are up against. By knock off today, residents had responded and came out in numbers to help. Today we were able to respond to multiple addresses and get stuck into the work. Not least was our biggest job with approx 25 helpers tackling one property alone with 19 trees down. An unbelievable effort saw 14 sorted out with 5 left to do tomorrow, a simply awesome effort. We have plenty to do so we’re still looking for helpers tomorrow if you can spare some time. We are also pleased to welcome the Rotary Club of Emerald & District who have jumped on board with us, we highly appreciate the support and resources they bring to our group. Hope to see lots more helpers at our staging area tomorrow to keep up the great work, there’s plenty to do. Cheers - Help the Hills team.

21.01.2022 ADVICE - COMMUNICABLE DISEASE Incident Location: Victoria Issue Date: Sunday 22 March 2020, 05:32 pm Next Update: Monday 23 March 2020, 05:40 pm... This Advice message is being issued for Victoria. Todays update: - Victoria will proceed over the next 48 hours to implement a shutdown of all non-essential activity across the state to combat the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Victorians will still be able to go to the supermarket, the bank, the pharmacy and other essential stores, like petrol stations and convenience stores. Freight, logistics and home delivery are considered essential and will remain open. - School holidays have been brought forward in Victoria, starting on Tuesday 24 March. You must take the following actions now to reduce the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection to yourself and the community. To protect yourself from coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to regularly wash your hands. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you dont have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve or elbow. If you are unwell: - Self-isolate at home. - Do not go to public places. - Do not attend work, schools, universities or social gatherings during this period. - Do not visit friends and family in health and aged care facilities. If you suspect you may have coronavirus (COVID-19) call the dedicated hotline: 1800 675 398. More details at http://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

21.01.2022 Vale John (cloughy) Clough Tonight we are sad to announce the passing of a friend and colleague, Brigade Life Member John Clough. John joined the Upwey Fire Brigade in March of 1966, he received his 12 year Service Medal, 20 year Service Medal and then each subsequent 5 years through to receiving his 45 year Service Medal.... In 1989 John was awarded the National Medal and also received an additional two National Medal Clasps for His additional years of Diligent Service. John was also presented with Brigade Awards being; Captains Shield - 1967 Fireman of the Year - 1972 Utility Fireman of the Year - 1987 and 1988 Commendation Awards - 1989, 1990, 1992, 1995, 1996 an again in 1998. The above is testament to the commitment and dedication John provided to the Upwey Fire Brigade, CFA, the Upwey and surrounding Communities. John is remembered for his Firemanship, big smile and always being on hand with a quick quip and a laugh. Quoting an ex member from a conversation today, "They say the best thing an old fireman can teach a young fireman is how to be an old fireman." John had this in spades, there are countless times I can recall John quietly (or not so quietly in some cases) taking someone under his wing and teaching them how to refine their skills. To Johns Wife Julie and Daughters Annette and Maryrose,, our thoughts are with you. To John, thanks for everything Cloughy! May you rest in peace. Regards, Captain - Upwey Fire Brigade

20.01.2022 Our thoughts go out to the Family, friends and colleagues of the 4 taken too soon.

20.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR DAMAGING WINDS FOR SATURDAY 5TH OF DECEMBER

20.01.2022 URGENT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TODAY - WE NEED YOU! The Help The Hills team have a number of open requests for assistance today but we need the boots on the ...ground to get them done! If you're not busy today and want to lend a hand, come down to the staging area (new netball complex, Em-Beac Rd next to Pepi's Land) and sign up! Call and text your mates and get them on board as well! Make a meaningful difference to others in your community today! taken yesterday at a request for assistance in Macclesfield PLEASE SHARE THIS MESSAGE FAR AND WIDE :)

19.01.2022 Wishing all Dads, Granddads, Stepdads, Dads-to-be, and significant and inspiring men in our lives a happy Fathers Day. From all of us at Upwey CFA

19.01.2022 It's nearly that time when Santa and his cfa helpers start to get ready to visit the children (and adults) of Upwey. He will be out and about on Saturday the 19th of December. So keep an eye out on our Facebook page for more details.

19.01.2022 MT DANDENONG TOURIST ROAD CLOSED Please be aware that Mt Dandy Tourist Rd, as well as other roads in the Dandenong Ranges, is closed to non residents. There are... Police checkpoints turning around vehicles that do not have a legitimate reason to be in this area. Unfortunately, the amount of vehicles approaching these checkpoints are causing delays to emergency vehicles, residents and others that are assisting with the recovery effort. The area is still not safe, with trees continuing to fall and powerlines still down. So therefore we are kindly asking you to stay away!

19.01.2022 Well done #montrosecfa #sassafrasscfa

19.01.2022 You may see some smoke around tomorrow, if conditions are good we will be in attendance with FFM to assist with this fuel reduction burn.

19.01.2022 Restrictions are in place to keep Victoria safe. Find updated advice: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/statement-from-the-premier-/ #COVID19Vic

18.01.2022 A (humorous) reminder that daylight savings ends this weekend

17.01.2022 Wednesday night is training night at Upwey CFA. Last night we were refreshing our skills and knowledge on using Extinguishers.

16.01.2022 Very proud of our Jess and the rest of the team, great outcome under difficult conditions. Upwey now have 3 AED's on vehicles and will in time add more.

15.01.2022 Please take note of the boil water notices and look for additional information from both Yarra Valley Water and South East Water as they are also supplying water tankers for you to collect fresh water from.

15.01.2022 POSSIBLE SCAM ALERT : Some unusual behaviour has been reported in relation to "bushfire planning" services being offered in the One Tree Hill area. The CFA doe...s not approach individual houses unannounced to discuss their bushfire plans, nor do we arrive in a luxury vehicle very early in the morning. If something similar has happened to you, please contact Belgrave Police. If you DO want to learn about bushfire planning FOR FREE, we're only too happy to help ... drop in at the fire station in Clarkmont Road on any Sunday morning, contact us via Facebook or email: [email protected] See more

15.01.2022 Water quality for Upwey and surrounds has been lifted with a recommendation to run your taps for at least 2 minutes to get the fresh water through. For more information please check Yarra Valley Water and South East Water websites / Facebook pages.

15.01.2022 Do you have working smoke alarms in all living and sleeping areas of your home? This Sunday April 5th at 3.00am you change your clock for daylight savings, check your smoke alarms - test them, change batteries if needed and make sure they are in all the right places. For more information visit: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/smoke-alarms

14.01.2022 Have you discussed with your family what you would do if there was a fire in your home? Make sure you have working smoke alarms in every room. www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/escape-plans

12.01.2022 Today is normally the day full of excitement and lots people waiting to come grab a bargain, sadly for the first time in over fifty years Upwey Fire Brigade is unable to hold our much loved Jumble Sale. We know the community looks forward to this day every year as much as we do. It is always a great day to get to meet and chat to our local residents. At this stage in these uncertain times we are unsure if it will take place this year but we look forward to seeing you all at our station in the near future. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT

10.01.2022 Please reach out if you are not feeling OK. Dont hesitate to ask others if they are OK. Lots of us are struggling at the moment and dealing with a roller-coaster of emotions.

10.01.2022 Santa will be coming to Upwey NEXT SATURDAY 19th. This map shows the area that will be covered by Santa. We will depart the fire station at 9am and there are some streets we will NOT be travelling down, if you live in the following streets we recommend you walk to the closest corner. You will hear him coming!... Apart from touring the community, at 10:30am Santa will be making a stop at the Wrights Ave playground and the Tasman Ave playground at 11:00am and then a final appearance at the fire station at 12:00pm so no child will miss out. Weldon Grove Sayers Road Elliot Road Toorourong Road Woodleigh Avenue Riley Road Waverley Street Creekbank Street Rita Street Henderson Street Torry Hill Road Brunning Street Royal Street George Street Hubert Street Nevada Ave Brooklyn Lane Langford Crt Delbata Road Day Street Gerratts Ave The Highway Belbrook Road Carween Ave

10.01.2022 Have you taught your kids how to stop, drop and roll? Shennel Martin suffered severe burns as a child when she lit a candle and her clothes caught alight. Shennel now tells her story in hope she can educate others on the importance of being safe around fire. #StopDropRoll

10.01.2022 FYI: 1000 steps, the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden (formerly known as the Rhododendron Garden) and the William Ricketts Sanctuary in the Dandenong Ranges Nati...onal Park have been closed until further notice. This is following advice from Victorias Chief Health Officer about public gatherings of over 500 people outdoor and 100 people indoors, Parks Victoria has closed a number of high visitation sites for public safety. These are not the only closures, for a complete list of current Parks Victoria closures please see here: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au//safety-in-na/covid-19-update Due to the rapidly changing nature of the situation, Parks Victoria staff will monitor visitation rates with the possibility of further changes to park closures, pending advice from health authorities. See above link for more information.

09.01.2022 The ADF together with our Emergency Services are still out and about helping those in need.

09.01.2022 We love getting photos and videos . Just like you...this is our favourite time of year

06.01.2022 Upwey has been able to resume training this week.We are restricted to training with 8 members at a time and training has to be outdoors. This still allows us to maintain our skills and be prepared for our continued emergency response.

06.01.2022 Update: Boil Water Advisory Notification lifted across all suburbs. Water quality testing has confirmed that the water supply in the network is safe to drink. ...Please see latest post https://www.facebook.com/YVWater/posts/3564687696915692 --------------- Boil Water Advice: Our potential water quality issue is affecting the suburbs listed below. The water comes from closed catchments and has been mixed with disinfected water so the likelihood of any illness being caused is low. But we believe it is better to be safe than sorry. We are working with Melbourne Water and DHHS and will confirm when the boiled water notice is withdrawn. If you have already drunk the water, there is a low risk of potential gastro type of illness. People should contact their GP if this occurs. ATTWOOD BAYSWATER BAYSWATER NORTH BLACKBURN BLACKBURN NORTH BLACKBURN SOUTH BORONIA BOX HILL NORTH BROADMEADOWS BULLEEN BUNDOORA BURWOOD BURWOOD EAST CAMPBELLFIELD CHIRNSIDE PARK COBURG NORTH COLDSTREAM COOLAROO CRAIGIEBURN CROYDON CROYDON HILLS CROYDON NORTH CROYDON SOUTH DALLAS DONCASTER DONCASTER EAST DONVALE DOREEN ELTHAM EPPING FAWKNER FOREST HILL GLEN WAVERLEY GREENSBOROUGH GREENVALE HEATHMONT KALORAMA KANGAROO GROUND KILSYTH KILSYTH SOUTH KINGSBURY LALOR LILYDALE LOWER PLENTY MEADOW HEIGHTS MERNDA MILL PARK MITCHAM MONBULK MONT ALBERT NORTH MONTMORENCY MONTROSE MOOROOLBARK MOUNT DANDENONG MOUNT EVELYN MOUNT WAVERLEY NORTH WARRANDYTE NUNAWADING OLINDA PARK ORCHARDS PLENTY RESEARCH RESERVOIR RINGWOOD RINGWOOD EAST RINGWOOD NORTH ROXBURGH PARK SILVAN SOMERTON SOUTH MORANG TEMPLESTOWE TEMPLESTOWE LOWER THE BASIN THOMASTOWN VERMONT VERMONT SOUTH VIEWBANK WANTIRNA WARRANDYTE WARRANDYTE SOUTH WARRANWOOD WESTMEADOWS WOLLERT WONGA PARK YALLAMBIE YARRAMBAT

06.01.2022 Some of our members did some skills maintenance this week using our Breathing Apparatus. Correctly putting the sets on and off again and then going for a walk down main street all in the name of skills maintenance. The big kids couldn’t go past the playground without having some fun!

06.01.2022 Thanks to our wonderful friends at Belgrave South Fire Brigade, your kids can watch some really important messages that we would normally be delivering at school. So follow their page and tune in on Tuesday @10am for the next 4 weeks. Thanks :)

05.01.2022 WOW what a year we've had. As we say good bye to 2020 and welcome in 2021 all the members of Upwey CFA would like to say thank you for your continued support and look forward to a quiet 2021. Please take care over the holiday period, Best wishes from us to you.

03.01.2022 To the residents of the Upwey CFA area and surrounding suburbs. Due to the current situation with Covid-19 and reinstated code 3 restictions we have once again ceased our face to face training . Please rest assured that all emergency response will proceed as normal,this will not affect our emergency response but we will have to modify our public interactions for our members and your own safety. As per our first lock down we request your help with the following. ... If you need to call in an emergency please call 000. Please ensure that you give the call taker clear and relevant information. This may need to include if any person on scene is confirmed or at risk of Covid-19 infection. Rest assured this will not affect our response to incidents but gives us important information on precautions we may need to take when arriving on scene. Please be aware that once arriving on scene, firefighters may limit contact or ask any extra people to leave and return to their homes. Please only call 000 if you have an emergency. If you are concerned about possible infection please call the Coronavirus Public Information Line 1800 675 398 or go to https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus We will also be limiting access to our fire station to Brigade members only. We understand that this is a stressful time for many people in our community. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us through our Upwey CFA Facebook Page. Thank you for your support during this time. UPWEY CFA

03.01.2022 This coming Saturday 19th December Santa will be visiting all the streets of Upwey on the back of our fire truck handing out lollies and spreading the Christmas cheer. Listen out for the Christmas music and come out and say hello.

02.01.2022 CFA was humbled to receive millions of dollars in donations over the 2019/20 fire season. The support shown for our volunteers was overwhelming and we are plea...sed to announce how we are distributing $20.5m. Highlights include millions of dollars for brigade equipment, a new leadership and development program for volunteers, ten mobile community education vans and mobile tablets for online volunteer learning and training. Donations given to specific brigades are also being spent on ultralight tankers, field command vehicles and other items needed to support our brigades. To everyone who contributed: we cannot thank you enough. Read the full story: https://news.cfa.vic.gov.au/-/cfa-rolls-out-20.5-million-in

02.01.2022 Wishing all the mums a happy mothers day from all of us at Upwey Fire Brigade.

02.01.2022 Following up on a few other posts for the story on Members of Strike Team 1304, Rotation 8, working the Grafton fires in NSW last year. Our very own Jess Jacobs along with Alan Potts and Luke Summerscales were last week presented with the Chief Officers Commendation Award. Jess and fellow Strike team members were on hand when a Divisional Commander from NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service was struck down with a heart attack. They, and the other strike team members, worke...d tirelessly for over 45 minutes using three AED's before Ambulance officers arrived to their remote location. A lot of good has come form that incident, the patient has had a full recovery and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service fitting AED's to vehicles. We consider ourselves fortunate to have three defibrillators on our vehicles and look forward to the day they are standard issue across all CFA vehicles. Congratulations to Strike Team 1304 R8, and in particular Jess, you make us extremely proud.

02.01.2022 Upwey Fire brigade were responded to a house fire on Saturday night, luckily working smoke alarms alerted neighbours who called 000. We were supported by crews from Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade - CFA, Belgrave Fire Brigade - CFA, Bayswater Fire Brigade-CFA, Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police.The fire was quickly contained and brought under control and was caused by an electrical fault. Thanks to all the supporting brigades and our local 7/11 for supplying drinks and food, another great save.

02.01.2022 The cold wet weather of winter is upon us and it is this time of year when we may need to use our clothes dryers more often. Please remember to clean your filter after each load. Never run your dryer while no-one is home.

02.01.2022 While the family is staying at home heres a little activity from CFA.

01.01.2022 Santa is on his way. Listen out for the music and he wont be far away.

01.01.2022 On Wednesday 29th April 2020 at 5:40pm a number of Brigades across the State including Upwey Fire Brigade will be sounding their Brigade Station Siren four times as a mark of respect to the four Victorian Police Officers who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty last week. There is no reason to be concerned or alarmed should you hear one or more Brigade sirens sounding tomorrow at 5.40pm.

01.01.2022 IMPORTANT INFORMATION At 11:59pm on Wednesday, 22 July it will be mandatory to wear a face mask / face covering when leaving your home for one of the four permitted reasons. The delay in making this mandatory is to allow people time to purchase or make a face mask or covering. ... But for those who can, please start wearing a face mask or covering straight away. I will be. This decision has been made based on expert medical advice from the CHO and in response to the concern of continuing increase in cases. So just as you would take your keys or wallet as you leave home - now remember to take something to cover your face - to help keep you and our community safe. There will be some reasons for not wearing a face mask: If there is a medical reason for not doing so Kids under 12 If there is a professional reason for not doing so Or in situations where its just not practical to do so - like when running Children under two should NEVER wear a face mask If you are driving alone or with members of household in car for one of four permitted reasons then you dont have to but if with others outside household in car for whatever reason (legal) would be. The above means that teachers who are on-site dont have to wear them (but they can choose to) but students attending will. While everyone will be expected to wear one to and from school. Aside from the above, the expectation and the law will be that when you leave home for the allowed four reasons you must cover your face. If you cant get a mask for any reason, a scarfe or some form of face covering is better than no covering at all. The Government are currently sourcing millions of extra masks and there will be more on this in the coming days about how exactly these are distributed. On Workplaces We have seen recently a spike in cases across a number of work places where people are working closely together. The Government will work with industry to provide advice over the coming days on this as well. On that as well we will be conducting an inspection and enforcement blitz at workplaces across the state. That will be done by WorkSafe, Emergency Management Victoria and Victoria Police. The fine for not wearing a face covering will be $200 and will be enforced by Victoria Police. Once again, there job is hard enough - so please put a face mask or covering on for them, for your friends, your family and for every Victorian. We are in this together and together we can do something as simple as wearing a face covering to help keep people safe. REMINDER OF 4 REASONS: Shopping for food & essential supplies Medical, care or compassionate needs Exercise and related activities (not allowed to travel to Regional Vic and stay local Work and education (if you cant work/learn remotely)