Fire Law Roundup for December 16, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 16, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the $850K settlement of Houston fire captain’s claims over a nude video; an Alabama lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and retaliation; a ruling in Tennessee dismissing a lawsuit alleging a firefighter was discriminated against on account of alcoholism and PTSD; criminal charges brought against a firefighter in Pennsylvania for submitting falsified credential, and a lawsuit filed in Maryland alleging a fire department failed to accommodate a firefighter’s disability by allowing him to remain assigned to a station with a low call volume.

Houston Settles With Firefighter Over Intimate Video for $850k

Alabama Recruit Alleges Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Tennessee Captain Loses Alcoholism-PTSD Disability Claim

Pennsylvania Fire Captain Falsified Credentials

Maryland Firefighter Alleges Disability Discrimination

About Curt Varone

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 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. 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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