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Curt VaroneAugust 15, 2024
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Former Washington Recruit Accused in Noose Incident Now Sued by Fire Department’s Insurer

A former recruit firefighter who resigned after being accused of placing a noose around the neck of an African American…
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Curt VaroneAugust 8, 2024
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Houston Not Liable for Take-Home Car Accident

The 14th District Court of Appeals of Texas has concluded that the City of Houston is not liable for damages…
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Curt VaroneFebruary 20, 2012
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LA County Firefighter Wins Comp Claim for Hedge Trimming Injury at Home

Today’s Burning Question: I was on duty as a firefighter and was at my house doing some paper work. On…
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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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Former Washington Recruit Accused in Noose Incident Now Sued by Fire Department’s Insurer

Houston Not Liable for Take-Home Car Accident

LA County Firefighter Wins Comp Claim for Hedge Trimming Injury at Home