Fire Law Roundup

Fire Law Roundup for July 29, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 29, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the settlement of a fatal ambulance crash in Texas; criminal charges brought against a former Ohio fire chief who harassed a female firefighter; a federal court ruling in Louisiana that fingerprinting of firefighters is not unconstitutional; a jury award in favor of an Oregon fire lieutenant who alleged disability, veterans status and whistleblower discrimination; and a suit by a woman who was acquitted of arson for malicious prosecution.

City Settles Ambulance Crash Suit for $500k

Fired Ohio Fire Chief Loses Wrongful Termination Suit and Now Faces Criminal Charges

Court Rejects Louisiana Firefighters’ Claim That Fingerprinting is Unconstitutional

Oregon Lieutenant Awarded $203,900 By Jury

Acquitted Arson Suspect Sues 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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