Yonkers Fire Department

Curt VaroneAugust 6, 2020
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New York Firefighter Sues Yonkers for Retaliation Over Racial Slur

A Yonkers firefighter who was suspended for thirty-five days without pay for posting a racial slur in social media has…
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Curt VaroneApril 1, 2020
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Retired NY Assistant Chief Sued For Wage Overpayment

The City of Yonkers has filed suit against a retired Assistant Chief claiming it overpaid him by more than $300,000,…
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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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New York Firefighter Sues Yonkers for Retaliation Over Racial Slur

Retired NY Assistant Chief Sued For Wage Overpayment