Fire Chief Norman Sylvester

Curt VaroneNovember 21, 2022
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First Circuit Upholds Discipline Against Firefighter Who Refused to be Photographed

The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Massachusetts fire chief did not discriminate against a firefighter by…
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Curt VaroneJuly 11, 2021
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Massachusetts Chief Prevails in First Amendment Photo Case

A lawsuit brought by a Massachusetts firefighter unhappy with the fire chief for requiring his photo to be taken, has…
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Curt VaroneJanuary 22, 2019
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Mass Firefighter Sues Fire Chief For Religious Discrimination Over Photo

A Massachusetts firefighter who was disciplined for refusing to pose for a photograph on religious grounds, is suing his fire…
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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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First Circuit Upholds Discipline Against Firefighter Who Refused to be Photographed

Massachusetts Chief Prevails in First Amendment Photo Case

Mass Firefighter Sues Fire Chief For Religious Discrimination Over Photo