Fire Law Blog Fire Service and Public Safety Legal Issues Blog by Curt Varone
As I was searching the internet this morning looking for the latest in fire service litigation news, I came across this article from LAWeekly discussing the problems of sexual harassment, physical ability requirements, and social engineering in the fire service in such an open and candid way that it warranted consideration here in Fire Law.
The article raises some very uncomfortable questions – but they are questions that none-the-less need to be addressed despite the political correctness issues that are raised. Certainly the LA City Fire Department has had to deal with its share of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation law suits in recent years – and for that reason it is understandable that LAFD is the backdrop for the larger questions posed.
