Welcome to the Fire Station
Welcome to the Upwey Fire Brigade
THE UPWEY FIRE BRIGADE is a volunteer fire service located at the southern end of the Dandenong Ranges. The brigade's area of primary protection includes the township of Upwey, parts of the Dandenong Ranges National Park, farmland, and other areas of bushland both private and public.
Upwey Fire Brigade was established in 1918 and has the distinction of being the oldest of the 15 fire brigades in the Dandenong Ranges.The Dandenong Ranges are regarded as one of the three most dangerous wildfire zones in the world - arguably behind the southern coast of France and California, however the majority of incidents attended by the brigade reflect the residential/light industrial nature of the urban/rural interface.
Upwey provides secondary support for neighbouring brigades including Belgrave, Belgrave Heights & South, Upper Ferntree Gully and Sassafras-Ferny Creek.
Open Air Burning
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- Published on Sunday, 11 October 2009 19:27
The Shire of Yarra Ranges is divided into three areas: Urban, Residential Bushland, Rural under the Open Air Burning Local Law 2007. The purpose of the Local Law is to:
- control the use of open-air burning
- encourage alternative disposal and recycling
- minimise the nuisance caused by smoke
- allow burning for the purpose of fuel reduction for fire prevention purposes
New On-Line Tools and Publications Available
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- Published on Monday, 12 October 2009 21:52
The Household Bushfire Self Assessment Tool, the new Bushfire Survival Kit and the Community Meetings Online System are now available on the CFA website for the launch of Fire Action Week (11-18 October 2009).
For more information and stories from the Bushfire Preparedness Program, click here.
New Publications (Nov 09)
Bushfire Warnings and Information If a fire starts nearby you may not receive an official warning. Learn what to expect and where to find information.
Horses and Bushfires A quick reference guide for horse owners to plan for the safety and survival of their horses