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In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 11, 2024, Curt discusses a disciplinary investigation into firefighters who booed an elected official at a promotional ceremony; the dismissal of two Michigan fire departments from a lawsuit brought by a ...

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The former fire chief in Evansville, Indiana is facing allegations that he sexually harassed a female employee, which in turn prompted his resignation last fall. The unidentified victim reported that the chief filmed her without her permission, and complimented her on her appearance and the way she dressed.

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An Indiana firefighter who was accused of using a racial slur, has received a rather unusual penalty: he will now serve as the fire department's liaison with an outside diversity consultant. Chad Emsweller of the Evansville Fire Department was accused of using a racial slur while telling what he believed to be a joke

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An Evansville, Indiana district chief who filed suit in federal court last year alleging whistleblower and First Amendment violations has agreed to settle his claims for $13,750. District Chief Keith Jarboe sued claiming he had been retaliated against after bringing to light certain payroll/overtime related improprieties. Chief Jarboe claims his retaliation consisted of a demotion from district chief to safety officer.

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An Evansville, Indiana district chief has filed suit in federal court claiming his reassignment from a line position to a staff position as the department’s health & safety officer was retaliation for his bringing to light certain payroll/overtime related improprieties. ...

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This week saw two cases we have discussed recently – resolved. The cases are from two different states – both cases involve fire captains… both involve other jobs the captains had… and in both cases that captains won. The first ...

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