More News on the Colorado Testing Investigation

Posted by: Curt Varone May 11, 2011 0

Here’s a followup news report on the Colorado testing investigation that broke yesterday, as well as a copy of an official letter from the Colorado Division of Fire Safety explaining what has happened to date. DFS 10 may 2011 moratorium letter

And not to beat a dead horse – but here is the White Paper on Fire Service Reputation Management. whitepaper 

If you have not read it, now’s a good time!

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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