Largo Fire Department

Curt VaroneOctober 24, 2016
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Florida Firefighter Terminated Over Off-Duty Altercation

A Largo firefighter who reportedly crashed a wedding reception Saturday evening, has been terminated. Joshua Willard, 34, was terminated just…
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Curt VaroneJune 25, 2013
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Gun In Station Costly to Florida Firefighters

Today’s Burning Question: I was at work in the fire station and a guy walked in and gave us handgun…
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Curt VaroneMay 30, 2012
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Is It Cheating If Everyone Does It?

Today’s Burning Question: Is it cheating if everyone does it? I mean, if everyone taking an exam looks at the…
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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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Florida Firefighter Terminated Over Off-Duty Altercation

Gun In Station Costly to Florida Firefighters

Is It Cheating If Everyone Does It?