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Tag Archives: Reno Fire Department

Fire Victims Sue City Over Denial of Re-Entry

The victims of a house fire are suing Reno, Texas claiming that they were wrongfully barred from re-entering their home after the fire. John and Stephanie Toppings sued the City of Reno and Police Chief Matt Birch claiming an unconstitutional seizure.

Reno Firefighters Sue to Block Layoffs

Reno Firefighters IAFF Local 731 have filed suit against the city of Reno in an effort to block layoffs planned for July 1. At issue is whether the city’s move to eliminate 33 positions violates the collective bargaining agreement. The ...

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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