Fire Law Roundup for September 30, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 30, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a decision reversing punishment for a Muncie fire captain at the center of an alleged cheating scandal; the FDNY connection to the indictment of the sitting mayor of New York, Eric Adams; not-guilty verdicts in favor of two Ottawa firefighters accused of assault and a coverup arising out of a firehouse scuffle; a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by a former lieutenant in Florida; and a challenge to the ability of the New York State Department of Health to impose discipline without providing an accused with a jury trial.

ALJ Reverses Harsh Sanctions in Muncie Cheating Scandal Case

Indictment of NYC Mayor Has FDNY Connection

Ottawa Firefighters Not Guilty in Alleged Firehouse Assault

Florida Lieutenant Alleges Her Termination Was Gender and Age Discrimination

NYS Paramedic Facing Disciplinary Charges from State, Asserts Right to a Jury Trial

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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