Freedom of Association

Curt VaroneMarch 29, 2015
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Idaho Fire District Sued Over Elimination of Union President’s Position

An Idaho division chief who was fired after he helped organize a union and served as it’s president, has filed…
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Curt VaroneOctober 26, 2014
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Missouri Suit Claims Firefighter’s Termination Was Due To Union Organizing Activities

A Missouri fire protection district and its fire chief are facing a suit that claims they terminated a firefighter because…
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Curt VaroneOctober 7, 2013
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Ohio Chief Alleges Violation of Freedom of Association

An Ohio fire chief who was terminated in March because he allegedly allowed a friend of his to assist at…
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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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Idaho Fire District Sued Over Elimination of Union President’s Position

Missouri Suit Claims Firefighter’s Termination Was Due To Union Organizing Activities

Ohio Chief Alleges Violation of Freedom of Association