Indiana Chief Replaced Following LODD Outburst

Posted by: Curt Varone December 15, 2010 0

The fire chief in Sellersburg, Indiana has been replaced following an outburst at the scene of a LODD ambulance accident last week. A county EMT, David Gundle, was killed in the accident on December 8, 2010.

Fire Chief Greg Dietz, who was also an auxiliary police officer, is alleged to have directed profanities and obscene gestures at county sheriffs. Following the incident, he was released from the Sellersburg Police Department, and Monday was voted out as Sellersburg fire chief. Here is more on the story.

About Curt Varone

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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