Rio Rancho Fire Department

Curt VaroneJanuary 13, 2025
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New Mexico Firefighter Alleges Gender Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliation

A New Mexico firefighter who was terminated last year has filed suit alleging gender discrimination and whistleblower retaliation. Deidre Maurino…
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Curt VaroneJuly 25, 2013
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NM Family Sues For Delayed Response

A New Mexico family is suing the City of Rio Rancho, the Rio Rancho Fire Department and the Rio Rancho…
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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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New Mexico Firefighter Alleges Gender Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliation

NM Family Sues For Delayed Response