The reports were prompted by allegations of historical practices at Fiskville leading some CFA members and their families to express concern over the current safety of the site.
While some minor areas for improvement were identified, the hygienists found there were “no significant risks to the health and safety of those working at the site or those attending as trainees or visitors.”
The reports were made public on Wednesday 25 Janauary and can be viewed here and here.
CFA CEO Mick Bourke said the reports provided reassurance to everyone who regularly uses the Fiskville facility.
“The health and safety of our people is CFA’s highest priority. These reports can give them confidence Fiskville is safe”, Mr Bourke said.
CFA has also honoured a commitment to release a 1988 geotechnical report which tested the contents of, and soil around, drums buried at the site. A PDF version is available here.
Analysis found the drums may have contained resins and solvents, including benzene, toluene, xylene and phenol.
Records indicate that the drums were removed in 1991 by an authorised waste management firm.
These reports have been provided to Independent Investigator Prof. Rob Joy who has indicated his support for their release publicly.
The Independent Investigator’s inquiry is well advanced and on track to report in March.
CFA remains committed to establishing the facts about historic chemical use at Fiskville and will continue to provide support to the Independent Investigator and welfare support for our members, past and present.
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