NY State Settles Discrimination Complaints With Fire Companies

The New York State Division of Human Rights has announced the settlement of discrimination complaints against three fire departments, the Brookhaven Fire District and Fire Department, the Levittown Fire District and Fire Department, and the Holbrook Fire District and Volunteer Department. The complaints go back several years, but the settlements were announced earlier this week.

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NY Appellate Division Upholds FDNY Vaccine Mandate

The Appellate Division of the NY Supreme Court has upheld a decision by the NY City Board of Collective Bargaining concluding that the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of IAFF Local 94, was not grievable as it related to the placement of non-compliant members on leave without pay. Local 94 sought to grieve the city’s implementation of the vaccine mandate.

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Fire Law Roundup for March 17, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 17, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the discipline handed down to four Evanston, Illinois firefighters who donned Trump masks for a firehouse photo; a bizarre case involving a Utah fire chief ...

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Illinois Firefighters Disciplined Over Trump Photo

Four Evanston, Illinois firefighters have been disciplined in the aftermath of a firehouse photo depicting them wearing Trump masks in January. The photo was reportedly taken on inauguration day, January 20, 2025, at Station 3 and circulated in social media with the comment “Our Fire Department all celebrating the inauguration in matching Trump masks.”

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YCMTSU Utah

A Utah fire chief is facing criminal charges of sexually exploiting children in a bizarre case that also involves a state court judge. Tremonton Fire Chief Ned Brady Hansen, and 1st District Justice Court Judge Kevin Robert Christensen are facing multiple felony counts.

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YCMTSU Los Angeles

A Los Angeles firefighter has filed suit against the city and a captain alleging he was sexually harassed and then retaliated against after he complained. Omar Rodriguez filed suit against the city and Captain George Yllescas alleging five state law claims.

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Chicago Prevails in Disability Discrimination Suit

A Chicago firefighter-paramedic who suffered a stroke, and was placed in a non-operational procurement position at O’Hare airport, has lost his lawsuit alleging that the city’s failure to promote him to lieutenant violated the Americans With Disabilities Act.

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Fire Law Roundup for March 10, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 10, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a decision dismissing a police officer from a wrongful prosecution case in Connecticut; a lawsuit challenging a fee imposed by an Alabama fire district; a ...

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Suit Challenges Fire Fee Imposed by Alabama Fire District

An Alabama fire district and its five board members are facing a lawsuit by a landowner who claims that the district’s imposition of a fee on gaming machines violates his Constitutional rights. Dennis St. John filed suit against Eastern Valley Fire District and its board of trustees.

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NY Fire District Sues Bank Over $15 Million Cybertheft

A fire district in New York has filed suit against a local bank accusing it of being responsible for the cyber-theft of over $15 million in district funds. As if that is not bad enough, the bank has responded to the suit claiming the fire district’s own security lapses caused the losses.

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Los Angeles Sued Over Firehouse Sexual Assault of Minor

The City of Los Angeles is facing a lawsuit from a man who alleges that he was sexually assaulted in a firehouse by a fire captain from 2000 to 2004 while participating in a youth program. The plaintiff, identified only as JG, filed suit in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleging negligence, negligent hiring, negligent supervision, and negligent retention.

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