Fredericksburg Fire Department

Curt VaroneJanuary 12, 2026
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Fire Law Roundup for January 12, 2026

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 12, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a state court lawsuit filed…
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Curt VaroneJanuary 8, 2026
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Virginia Fire Department Settles Overtime Lawsuit for $365,000

A federal wage-and-hour lawsuit filed by single-role EMS personnel with the Fredericksburg Fire Department has been resolved through a negotiated…
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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 January 12, 2026

Virginia Fire Department Settles Overtime Lawsuit for $365,000