Fire Law Roundup

Fire Law Roundup for April 21, 2025,

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for April 21, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss firefighter discipline cases in Pawtucket, RI and Millville, Delaware; a discrimination suit brought by a deputy chief in Virginia over a demotion; a disability suit brought by an Arizona firefighter sued for not going for a post-accident test; a jury verdict awarding $1.75 million to a former Providence firefighter; and Brad’s landmark victory in Ball v. NY State Health Department.

Firefighter Discipline in The Headlines

Virginia Deputy Chief Alleges Discrimination and Retaliation

Arizona Firefighter Claims Termination Was Retaliation for Request for Accommodation

Former Providence Firefighter Awarded $1.75 Million

NY Court Rules Medic Entitled to Jury Trial Over Discipline

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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