Fire Law Roundup for July 15, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 15, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a disciplinary investigation into a Kentucky firefighter caught hanging out of the window of a moving Cadillac while wearing a department t-shirt; the dismissal of a contentious lawsuit involving several New Haven chiefs; the settlement of a Fourth Amendment locker search case in Pawtucket, RI; a proposal for a global settlement of claims against Maui County over the catastrophic wildfires that occurred last year; and the settlement of the Juneteenth Spoof lawsuit out of Rochester, NY.

Kentucky Firefighter Facing Discipline Over Vehicle Stunt

New Haven Suit Comes to an End

Pawtucket Settles Firefighters Locker Search Case

Maui County Contemplates Global Settlement of Wildland Fire Claims

Rochester Settles Firefighter’s Racism Suit

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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