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Curt VaroneMarch 14, 2012

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First Amendment and FLSA Issues in Haverhill Murder Accusation

There’s a story that has been kicking around for almost a week out of Haverhill, Massachusetts where a firefighters’ union…

Curt VaroneFebruary 2, 2012

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Chambersburg Union President Disciplined Over Two Hatter Request

An IAFF union president from Pennsylvania has been disciplined for asking other IAFF members not to volunteer during their off-duty…

Curt VaroneDecember 21, 2011

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Everett Firefighters Prevail in Staffing Related Unfair Labor Practice

The Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission has ruled in favor of Everett Firefighters IAFF Local 46 on an unfair…

Curt VaroneDecember 4, 2011

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Cal OSHA Cites San Francisco FD

Cal OSHA has cited the San Francisco for three serious violations involving the June 2, 2011 fire at 133 Berkeley…

Curt VaroneSeptember 29, 2011

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Kentucky Court Denies TRO to Keep Fire Company Open

Another court has refused to block a fire company closing that a community claims is necessary in order to address…

Curt VaroneAugust 7, 2011

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Scranton Firefighters Challenge Layoff

A group of firefighters and police officers in Scranton, Pennsylvania, have filed suit to reverse a layoff decision that they…

Curt VaroneJuly 5, 2011

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North Las Vegas Firefighters File Suit to Block Layoffs

Last Friday, the firefighters union in North Las Vegas filed suit to block to layoff of 40 firefighters. The suit…

Curt VaroneFebruary 7, 2011

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Wilkes Barre Arbitration Decision Changes Residency Requirement But Not Staffing

An arbitration decision in Pennsylvania awarded firefighters the right to live outside the community. But the decision is being criticized…

Curt VaroneFebruary 1, 2011

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FDNY Firefighters and Officers Unions Sue To Block Cuts

The FDNY Uniformed Firefighters Association and the Uniformed Fire Officers Association have filed suit against the City of New York to…

Curt VaroneOctober 31, 2010

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Edison Firefighters Sue To Block Staffing Cuts

Firefighters in Edison Township, NJ have filed suit against the township alleging that staffing cuts are endangering citizens. The suit, which…

Curt VaroneAugust 31, 2010

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Arbitrator Orders Laid Off St. Albans Firefighters Reinstated

When I first started this blog my intent was to offer fire law news and information with a perspective that…

Curt VaroneAugust 30, 2010

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Legal Challenge by Palo Alto Committee Results In Change To “Misleading” Firefighter Staffing Ballot Initiative

At a time when local officials have made, and continue to make, drastic cuts in fire departments in an effort…

Curt VaroneAugust 13, 2010

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Lawrence Mayor’s Comments Infuriate Firefighters

Economically depressed Lawrence, Massachusetts has seen its share of fires – and controversies – over the years, but a recent…