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Jacksonville Fire Sued for Racial Discrimination in Promotions

Last Tuesday, a group of 24 black firefighters filed suit against the Jacksonville (Florida) Fire Rescue, and Jacksonville Firefighters IAFF Local 122 claiming the department’s promotional process discriminates against minorities.

Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 50 years of fire service experience and 40 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His background includes 29 years as a career firefighter in Providence (retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief), as well as volunteer and paid on call experience. Besides his law degree, he has a MS in Forensic Psychology. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.

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