Some angry words and threats of litigation are fueling a dispute over promotions in the West Memphis Fire Department.
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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Refusing to comment or to go on camera often gives the appearance of guilt. It looks like the bosses at the West Memphis Fire Department need to take a class hosted by Dave Statter.
We all could use a class by Dave!!!!