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Rescued Victim’s Claim Sparks Outrage

A Colorado man who was rescued by firefighters from floodwaters has sparked outrage in the emergency services community by filing a civil claim for damages against his rescuers. Roy Ortiz claims that last September 12, 2014 during historic floods he ...

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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