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Curt VaroneOctober 1, 2025
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Local Governments Sue DHS and FEMA Over New Grant Conditions

A coalition of cities, counties, and fire agencies from across California, Washington, and Arizona has filed suit against the U.S.…
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Curt VaroneNovember 18, 2020
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California Municipalities Sue PG&E for Wildland Fire Damages

Five California municipalities along with three government agencies have filed suit against the beleaguered utility, Pacific Gas and Electric Company…
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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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Local Governments Sue DHS and FEMA Over New Grant Conditions

California Municipalities Sue PG&E for Wildland Fire Damages