Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

Curt Varone2 weeks ago
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Fire Law Roundup for November 24, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 24, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss our interview of the attorney…
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Curt Varone2 weeks ago
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California Battalion Chiefs File FLSA Suit Seeking Overtime

A group of current and former Battalion Chiefs with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District have filed suit alleging…
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Curt VaroneMay 9, 2022
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California Firefighter Sues Alleging Race Discrimination

A California firefighter who was demoted from probationary captain to firefighter engineer, has filed suit alleging race discrimination, retaliation, constructive…
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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 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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Fire Law Roundup for November 24, 2025

California Battalion Chiefs File FLSA Suit Seeking Overtime

California Firefighter Sues Alleging Race Discrimination