I ask that you confirm with your Brigades that they are aware that the Report has been released and where additional information may be found if required (see below).
I also ask OIC’s to ensure that their staff are aware of the report and associated supporting documents.
Brigades will also receive written advice from RD Greg Esnouf, regarding the release of the report within the next few days.
The supporting information can be found here:
- 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
Table 7.1 Qualitative Assessment of Relative Risks of Chronic Exposure of Various Groups – Fiskville [1971-1999]
| Groups | Materials | Overall Risk of Exposure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flammable Chemicals | Combustion Products | Foams | Recycled Firewater Exposure | ||
| PAD Workers | High | Medium | Low | Low | High1 |
| Instructors (full-time) | Low | High | Medium | High | High1 |
| Instructors (volunteer and regional staff) | Very Low | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Trainees (practical firefighting) | Very Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Trainees (regional officers – 1970s) | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Other employees and residents | Negligible | Very Low | Negligible | Negligible | Very Low |
| Students and teachers | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible |
| Trainees (non-practical firefighting) | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible |
| Persons off-site | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible | Negligible |
Note
1. Based on giving particular weight to the groups’ frequent and long-term exposure chemicals via inhalation and absorption.
2. Students who were residents at Fiskville are seen as belonging in the “Other employee and resident group”
In addition CEO Mick Bourke will host an online forum tomorrow (Friday) at midday regarding the Professor Joy Report.
Members are invited to ask the CEO questions regarding the report and CFA’s response. Questions can be submitted prior to the session by emailing onlineforum@cfa.vic.gov.au or view the forum and ask your question live on CFA Connect between 12 and 1pm.
If you have any concerns please don’t hesitate to discuss them with either Greg, Sam or myself.
Rohan Luke
Operations Officer / Officer in Charge
Hoppers Crossing Fire Brigade
District 14
Northern and Western Metroplolitan Region
