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Curt VaroneJanuary 3, 2019
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Backing Death Case Headed to Ohio Supreme Court

The husband of a woman who was run over by a backing fire truck is appealing a ruling that granted…
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Curt VaroneDecember 14, 2016
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Fatal Backing Accident Results in Wrongful Death Suit in Ohio

The driver of a fire truck that ran over a woman while backing down a walking path without a spotter…
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Curt VaroneOctober 24, 2013
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Phoenix OSHA Citation and Milwaukee Scapegoat

There were several fire law cases this week that I missed covering that are really worth noting. Here are two…
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Curt VaroneFebruary 6, 2012
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Lying About Spotter Costs 2 British Firefighters Their Jobs

Two firefighters with the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service are out of their jobs following a minor backing accident…
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Curt Varone has over 50 years of fire service experience and 40 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. Besides his law degree, he also has a master’s in forensic psychology. His fire service 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 three books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022), Managing Disciplinary Challenges in the Fire Service (2026), and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine, writing the Fire Law column.

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Backing Death Case Headed to Ohio Supreme Court

Fatal Backing Accident Results in Wrongful Death Suit in Ohio

Phoenix OSHA Citation and Milwaukee Scapegoat

Lying About Spotter Costs 2 British Firefighters Their Jobs