Dear CFA members
I would like to let you know the Board has now released the Professor Joy Report (into historical use of chemicals for live fire fighting training at Fiskville between 1971 and 1999) along with our detailed response.
It is important to know that we have accepted all of the facts, recommendations and conclusions and are now committed to implementing all 10 recommendations. We have also announced 11 additional related initiatives including a health impact study.
I understand that reading the report may make some members feel concerned or even anxious, but it is an important document that will, as much as possible, provide the facts about what took place.
The report examines an era where attitudes, understanding and work practices were different.
That said, what took place at Fiskville, and to a lesser extent at our other regional training grounds, was not good enough and we regret what happened. The report finds that events and practices that took place then would not be acceptable today.
While we cannot change what happened in the past, we can clearly demonstrate that we can learn from past mistakes and are committed to making changes to assure the ongoing health and safety of our people along with our care for the environment.
This is a responsibility that the Board and I take very seriously – we remain fully committed to the welfare of CFA members and those affected by past practices at Fiskville.
Click here to read the Professor Joy Report and supporting documents.
Click here to read the full CFA response (including the response to the 10 recommendations).
Click here to watch CEO video message.
Click here to read the Fiskville Q&A.
Click here to access the Health & Welfare support information for CFA Members and their families
Mick Bourke
CEO
