Marion County Fire and Rescue

Curt VaroneJanuary 26, 2026
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Fire Law Roundup for January 26, 2026

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 26, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a decision criminal charges brought…
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Curt VaroneJanuary 20, 2026
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New Proceedings in Florida Firefighter Waterboarding Case

The fallout from the Marion County Fire and Rescue hazing incident continues with headlines indicating that the victim of the…
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Curt VaroneDecember 1, 2025
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Fire Law Roundup for December 1, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for December 1, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a lawsuit…
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Curt VaroneNovember 26, 2025
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Florida Firefighters Arrested in Alleged Violent Hazing Incident: Waterboarding

A group of firefighters with Marion County Fire and Rescue have been arrested in connection with what authorities describe as…
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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 26, 2026

New Proceedings in Florida Firefighter Waterboarding Case

Fire Law Roundup for December 1, 2025

Florida Firefighters Arrested in Alleged Violent Hazing Incident: Waterboarding