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Curt VaroneNovember 28, 2022
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Fire Law Roundup for November 28, 2022

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 28, 2022, Brad and Curt discuss a federal court ruling that…
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Curt VaroneNovember 23, 2022
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Texas Court of Appeals Upholds Union Time-Off as Constitutional

The Texas Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Austin Firefighters IAFF Local 975 in a suit brought by…
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Curt VaroneSeptember 8, 2016
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Austin Residents Sue Over Time Off for Union Business

Two Austin residents have filed suit against the city and Austin Firefighters IAFF Local 975 claiming that provisions in the…
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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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Fire Law Roundup for November 28, 2022

Texas Court of Appeals Upholds Union Time-Off as Constitutional

Austin Residents Sue Over Time Off for Union Business