Fire Law Roundup

Fire Law Roundup for March 31, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 31, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a malicious prosecution suit involving a NJ fire department; a disability discrimination suit brought against the Orlando Fire Department; a decision by the NH Supreme Court that firefighters and police officers do not share a sufficient community of interest to be in the same bargaining unit; a wrongful death suit brought against a Michigan fire department; and a retaliation and whistleblower suit brought against a Idaho fire department.

NJ Suit Alleges Malicious Prosecution and RICO Violation

Orlando District Chief Alleges Disability and Gender Discrimination

NH Supreme Court: Police and Fire Lack a Community of Interest

Suit Accuses Michigan Police and Fire Departments of Wrongful Death

Idaho Fire Department Accused of Retaliation Against Whistleblower

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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