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Curt VaroneJuly 19, 2023
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San Diego Fire Dragged Into Child Neglect Suit

The San Diego Fire Department is being sued by the guardian ad litem for the estate of an 11-year-old girl…
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Curt VaroneMay 29, 2023
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PA Chief Charged with Failing to Report Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Deputy Chief

A Pennsylvania fire chief is facing obstruction of justice charges for failing to report allegations that his deputy chief sexually…
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Curt VaroneOctober 26, 2011
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Medical Confidentiality: Off-Duty Threats

I received an interesting question – for today’s burning question: If an EMS crew is called to the home of…
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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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San Diego Fire Dragged Into Child Neglect Suit

PA Chief Charged with Failing to Report Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Deputy Chief

Medical Confidentiality: Off-Duty Threats