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NY Supreme Court Reverses Discipline of Fire Chief
The Nassau County Supreme Court has reversed the disciplinary suspension of a fire chief in New York state. While the…
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Fire Law Roundup for August 4, 2025
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for August 4, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of the due…
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Disabled FDNY Firefighter Sues Over Vaccine Mandate
An FDNY firefighter who suffered a severe allergic reaction to the COVID vaccine resulting in a career-ending heart condition, and…
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Fire Law Roundup for June 12, 2023
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for June 12, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss the settlement of two lawsuits…
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Third Circuit Refuses to Block Township’s Decision to Eliminate PA Fire Department
The 3rd Circuit has refused to block a Pennsylvania township from eliminating one of its two volunteer fire companies. The…
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Terminated Utah Firefighter Seeks Reinstatement
A Utah firefighter who was terminated earlier this year from the South Davis Metro Fire Department has filed suit claiming…
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Court Allows Suit Against Fire Inspector to Move Forward
A sprinkler contractor who sued a local fire marshal and fire commissioner over the denial of a permit has survived…
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Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to False Alarm Fee Ordinance
A local ordinance that imposes fines against alarm companies for repeated false alarms has been upheld by a federal court…
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Minnesota Court Strikes Down Residential Sprinkler Requirement
The Minnesota Court of Appeals dealt a blow to the fire service yesterday in striking down a state–wide residential sprinkler…
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Texas Firefighter Loses Suit Over Discrimination and Due Process
A McAllen, Texas firefighter who was fired twice and reinstated both times has lost a discrimination and due process lawsuit…
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Maryland Fire Company Loses Bid to be Reinstated
A volunteer fire company in Maryland lost its lawsuit to overturn a county’s decision to withdraw recognition and funding. The…
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