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Washington Supreme Court Concludes Public Duty Doctrine Limited to Statutory Duties
The Supreme Court of Washington has ruled that the public duty doctrine, one of the fire service’s most important defenses…
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Heart Attack Victim Sues Fire Department Over Refusal to Transport
A California man who called 911 because he was having a heart attack has filed suit against the Sacramento Fire…
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West Virginia Supreme Court Upholds LODD Benefits to Widow
The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia ruled today that the widow of a firefighter who suffered a heart…
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Fire Law Podcast – Duty to Act, A Real Life Story
In this episode, Curt explores the connection between the law relating to duty to act and real life in a…
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AED Reporting Requirements and Fire Departments
Today’s burning question: I heard that anyone who acquires an AED has to report it under federal, state and local…
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Four EMS Workers Suspended Following NYPD Choke Hold Death
Four EMS workers have been suspended without pay following the death of a 43-year old African American man who was…
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DC Fire and EMS Sued for $17 million – Heart Attack not Acid Reflux
The mother of a man who died on December 3, 2008, has filed suit against the Washington DC Fire &…
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