15 Vermont Firefighters Reinstated Following Internet Video

Fifteen Vermont firefighters who were suspended for their role in starting and extinguishing a trailer fire as part of a Mudder's Day celebration last month, were reinstated yesterday. The firefighters are all volunteers with the Bennington Rural Fire Department.

The firefighters were suspended after video from the Mudder’s Day event was posted on the Internet.  State environmental officials are continuing to investigate whether charges should be brought. Event organizers did not secure proper permits for the live fire exercise.

 

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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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