Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade - CFA

A proud Sunday morning at Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade - CFA as one of our newest recruits completed their Brigade Turnout Test.
After completing their CFA General Firefighter course, recruits are put through brigade level training to ensure they are familiar with all our vehicles and local knowledge to confidently respond to real life jobs.
Well done, Grace! Keep up the good work.

Utter devastation 💔

This scary image shows what lithium-ion batteries can do to your house when they overheat and explode 💥

An Upwey family very sadly lost their home last month after a lithium-ion battery on charge caught fire and tore through the property within minutes. Firefighters later discovered the device was being charged with an incompatible charger.

In a concerning trend, CFA (Country Fire Authority) and Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters are responding to around one fire each day caused by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

To minimise the risk of a lithium-ion battery fire:
🔌 Use chargers and cords that are originally supplied with that device.
🔇 Only charge items in rooms with smoke alarms.
⚡ Avoid charging on soft locations such as couches, beds and carpets.
❌ Never use batteries or devices that show signs of swelling or bulging, leaking or overheating.
🤝 Buy products from a trusted supplier.

Photo Credit: Travis Easton

Last night's Volunteer Forum filmed live from the Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade - CFA is now available to watch!
Many thanks to CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan and all the crew for making it happen.

When streaming Live, anything can happen and probably will, with the brigade turned out to a Structure call mid Forum.

CFA (Country Fire Authority) 22 likes. "27 April 2026 CFA Volunteer Forum from Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Station"

Just about to kick off! Tune in now.

Join us in 15 minutes live from Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade - CFA for this month's volunteer forum.

We'll hear about the ongoing recovery efforts from the January fires, the 'seasonal firefighters' boosting District 13's capabilities and plenty more.

Watch live from 7pm: https://www.youtube.com/live/d79ulYxPyDA

Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade - CFA members at the Quarry reserve Anzac dawn service. Many thanks to the organisers and sponsors: Rotary, Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade - CFA, Community Bank Ferntree Gully, and SES Knox Unit

Lest we forget.

On this significant day, Upper Ferntree Gully Fire Brigade - CFA had the honour of supporting Glengollan Village aged care in Ferntree Gully in providing an Anzac day service for residents and their families.

Lest we forget.

They shall grow not old, as we that
are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the
years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in
the morning

We will remember them.