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Curt VaroneJanuary 1, 2025
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Halo Law Goes Into Effect In Florida

Move Over “Move Over” laws – there is a new approach to protecting first responders. The State of Florida has…
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Curt VaroneJune 30, 2022
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Florida Amends Firefighters’ Bill of Rights

The Florida legislature has amended the Firefighters’ Bill of Rights to clarify several provisions that for years have created confusion…
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Curt VaroneJuly 8, 2010
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Pembroke Pines Challenges Florida Presumption Laws

Fifteen Pembroke Pines, Florida firefighters and police officers have filed suit over denied workers compensation benefits, alleging that the city’s…
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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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Halo Law Goes Into Effect In Florida

Florida Amends Firefighters’ Bill of Rights

Pembroke Pines Challenges Florida Presumption Laws