Fire Law Roundup

Fire Law Roundup for May 5, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 5, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the indictment of an Ohio chief on charges he illegally recorded employee conversations; a suit brought by a retired  FDNY firefighter alleging that the city failed to include in his pension an amount attributable to overtime he lost while on military leave; the dismissal of a petition brought by two former FDNY Chiefs who sought retroactive pay and increased pension benefits; the termination of a volunteer firefighter who provided false information on his medical evaluation; and a San Jose captain facing drug theft charges.

Ohio Chief Indicted For Illegal Recordings

Retired FDNY Firefighter Alleges Military Discrimination

Court Rejects Pension Recalculation Claim by Former FDNY Chiefs

Appellate Court Upholds Termination of Firefighter for Misconduct and Insubordination

San Jose Captain Faces Drug Theft Charges

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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