Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994

Curt VaroneFebruary 26, 2025
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Florida Firefighter Alleges Military Service Discrimination

A Florida firefighter is claiming that he was entitled to a promotion to deputy chief under a state veteran preference…
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Curt VaroneSeptember 23, 2018
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Texas Firefighter-Soldier Claims City Fired Him Over Wage Claim

A Texas firefighter who was terminated after complaining about the way his fire department was calculating his hours and compensation…
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Curt VaroneMay 10, 2015
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Arizona Fire Department Settles Military Commitment Discrimination Claim

The US Department of Justice has announced the settlement of a claim by a Bullhead City, Arizona firefighter that his…
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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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Florida Firefighter Alleges Military Service Discrimination

Texas Firefighter-Soldier Claims City Fired Him Over Wage Claim

Arizona Fire Department Settles Military Commitment Discrimination Claim