Vancouver Fire Department
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Fire Law Roundup for February 26, 2024
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for February 26, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the termination of a Tampa…
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Washington Captain Sues City for Injuries Sustained at Structure Fire
A Washington fire captain and his spouse have filed suit against his department claiming the injuries he suffered at a…
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Jury Finds that BCs in Vancouver Are Exempt Executives
A federal court jury has found that battalion chiefs in the Vancouver, Washington Fire Department qualify as exempt executives, and…
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Are BCs Eligible for Overtime Under the FLSA
Today’s burning question: Are battalion chiefs considered to be exempt executives under the FLSA and not eligible for overtime? Answer:…
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Vancouver Facing $22.5 Million Suit Over Closure Of Night Club For Fire Code Violations
The owners of a Vancouver nightclub are suing the city, its fire chief, and 4 others for $22.5 million claiming…
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Firefighter’s Widow Sues Fire Department Over Cancer Death
The widow of a Washington state firefighter who died of cancer in 2013 has filed suit against the city claiming…
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Discrimination Suit in Washington State Takes Bizarre Turn
A lawyer suing the Vancouver (WA) Fire Department for discrimination has gotten himself in a bit of a pickle. Attorney…
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