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Curt VaroneJuly 6, 2012
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Pittsburgh Captain Claims Withholding Severance Payout Violates First Amendment

A Pittsburgh fire captain who retired on June 1, 2012 has filed a lawsuit in Federal Court alleging the city…
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Curt VaroneNovember 21, 2011
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Buffalo Firefighters Accused of Overtime Scam

Buffalo firefighters are in the news over an alleged overtime scam. Mayor Byron Brown claims the scam involves a longstanding practice of…
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Curt VaroneSeptember 12, 2011
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Arizona Fire Chief Sues City Over Pension Denial

Today’s burning question: If you were hired as a fire chief by a city who promised you eligibility for a state…
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Curt VaroneSeptember 9, 2011
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Portland Retirees Sue to Block Withholding

Five retired Portland, Oregon police officers and firefighters have filed a class action lawsuit against the Portland Fire and…
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Curt VaroneJune 4, 2010
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Baltimore city accused of underfunding the pension system – Fire and police unions file lawsuit

Baltimore City’s fire and police unions have filed suit in Federal court against the city of Baltimore alleging that chronic…
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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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