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Curt VaroneJanuary 29, 2026
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California Court Upholds Termination of Los Angeles Firefighter for Revenge Pornography and Vandalism

A California appellate court has affirmed the termination of a Los Angeles City firefighter who was disciplined for engaging in…
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Curt VaroneNovember 26, 2023
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Jury Awards Former Houston Firefighter $250k Over Nude Video

A Harris County jury has awarded a former Houston firefighter $250,000 in damages against her former captain for unlawfully sharing…
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Curt VaroneSeptember 5, 2023
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Baltimore County Fire Accused of Failing to Promptly Investigate Harassment Allegations

The US Attorney’s Office has announced it has both filed suit against the Baltimore County Fire Department for sexual harassment,…
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Curt VaroneOctober 7, 2020
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Las Vegas Revenge Porn Suit Settled for $280k

The City Council of Las Vegas voted today to approve the settlement of a lawsuit brought by a female firefighter…
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Curt VaroneJune 27, 2019
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Federal Court Refuses To Allow Revenge Porn Victim To Remain Anonymous

The US District Court for the District of Nevada handed down a ruling this week denying the request of the…
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Curt VaroneOctober 27, 2018
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Revenge Porn Leads to Sexual Harassment Allegations in Las Vegas Fire

An attorney for a Las Vegas firefighter has put the department and union leadership on notice that a lawsuit may…
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Curt VaroneJune 14, 2015
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Texas Firefighter Sues For Suspension Related Damages

A Texas firefighter who was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he posted a sex video online in…
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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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