AGM and Training Night - November

The Victorian Association of Fire Investigators (VAFI) is pleased to announce its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on 20 November 2024 at the Victoria Police Forensic Services Centre. This important event will provide members with the opportunity to review the past year's achievements, discuss key industry developments, and participate in the election of the new executive committee. All documents for the 2024 AGM can be found here. And for last years reports here. Following the AGM, there will be a dinner and a presentation by Detective Senior Constable Heath LYON. All members are encouraged to attend and help shape the future of VAFI. Please RSVP by 15 November 2024, and we look forward to your active participation.

In 2017, a devastating triple fatal fire broke out in the decommissioned gas meter room of the old Kinnear’s Rope Factory in Footscray. The police launched an extensive investigation, dubbed Operation SCALERS, with the primary goal of identifying the deceased, determining the cause of the fire, and tracking down the individual responsible for the tragic event.

The investigation involved gathering witness statements, reviewing security footage, and conducting a detailed forensic analysis of the fire scene. Police took extensive measures to collect all available evidence to build a strong case for prosecution, ensuring those responsible were held accountable.

• Photo ID is required to enter the site.
• RSVP is required by 17:00 on 15 November 2024 to attend onsite and online, no late RSVP's will be accepted.
• A link for online attendance will be sent closer to the 20 November.