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Curt VaroneJanuary 30, 2013
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Orange County Haircutting Hazing

A year long investigation into a haircutting hazing incident in Orange County, California has concluded with the announcement that 13…
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Curt VaroneMay 12, 2012
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Hazing Leads to Arrest of Three Firefighters in Vermont

It is an occurrence that has become all too familiar: a group of young firefighters set out with the intention…
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Curt VaroneMay 25, 2010
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Male on Male Sexual Harassment Suit Dismissed in South Bend

The male-on-male sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a South Bend, Indiana firefighter in February, 2009 has been dismissed. Firefighter John…
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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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Orange County Haircutting Hazing

Hazing Leads to Arrest of Three Firefighters in Vermont

Male on Male Sexual Harassment Suit Dismissed in South Bend