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Curt VaroneJanuary 6, 2022
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Lieutenant Seeks Disability Accommodation for Promotional Exam Due to Medical Leave

A Rhode Island fire lieutenant who was on extended sick leave when the department announced a promotional examination for captain,…
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Curt VaroneNovember 9, 2021
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Arizona Firefighter Suing for Disability Discrimination

An Arizona firefighter who was terminated in 2017 following recuperation from a knee-injury, has filed suit claiming the department violated…
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Curt VaroneFebruary 20, 2017
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Sick Leave Abuse or Family Medical Leave Act Violation

Today’s burning question: I was a probationary firefighter and used accrued sick and vacation leave to take care of my…
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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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Lieutenant Seeks Disability Accommodation for Promotional Exam Due to Medical Leave

Arizona Firefighter Suing for Disability Discrimination

Sick Leave Abuse or Family Medical Leave Act Violation