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Washington State OSHA Investigating Contaminants in Spokane Fire’s Air Supply

Investigators from Washington State Department of Labor and Industries have launched an investigation into contaminants found in SCBA cylinders in the Spokane Fire Department. The investigation follows the discovery of lead, oil and other contaminants in air cylinders after firefighters complained about a foul smell in their breathing air.

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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