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Curt VaroneFebruary 23, 2026
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Fire Law Roundup for February 23, 2026

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for February 26, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a lawsuit filed by the…
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Curt VaroneFebruary 19, 2026
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Connecticut Fire Chief Alleges Retaliation, Free Speech Violations, and Constructive Termination

A part-time firefighter and volunteer fire chief in East Lyme, Connecticut has filed a multi-count civil lawsuit against the Town…
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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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Fire Law Roundup for February 23, 2026

Connecticut Fire Chief Alleges Retaliation, Free Speech Violations, and Constructive Termination