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Providence Fire Settles Discrimination Suit for $7500

The City of Providence has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit filed by a Hispanic firefighter who claims he was discriminated against. Renato Alarcon filed suit in 2015 claiming that his treatment in Engine 10 was discriminatory and led to ...

Curt Varone has over 45 years of fire service experience and 35 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. His 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 two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column.

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