In 2014, after 14 years of independent operation, the Ferny Creek Bushfire Alert System (FCBAS) was handed over to CFA and the Sassafras - Ferny Creek Fire Brigade.

This change occurred due to new government policies requiring all community alert sirens be owned by the State.

Ownership of the three sirens installed in the One Tree Hill area* has been passed to the CFA, which will now oversee their ongoing operation and maintenance.

* Seabreeze Avenue, Mount Erin Road, Highview Road