Fire Law Roundup for April 3, 2023

Posted by: Curt Varone April 3, 2023 0

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for April 3, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss the settlement of a lawsuit brought by the brother of a man whose body was used for intubation practice by a Washington state fire department; allegations that DC firefighters delayed their response to a chest-pain call to pick up a fast food order; two additional suits brought by fire departments against AFFF/PFAS manufacturers; the dismissal of criminal charges that were brought against a Connecticut PIO for taking photos at an accident scene; and a verdict in favor of the family of a Missouri medic who was being bullied and discriminated against by a supervisor.

Settlement Reached in Remaining Washington Intubation Case

Settlement Reached in Remaining Washington Intubation Case

DC Firefighters Investigated For Delaying Response to Chest Pain Call

DC Firefighters Investigated For Delaying Response to Chest Pain Call

Two More Fire Departments Suing AFFF-PFAS Manufacturers

Two More Fire Departments Suing AFFF-PFAS Manufacturers

Digital Imagery Charges Dismissed Against Connecticut PIO

Digital Imagery Charges Dismissed Against Connecticut PIO

Missouri Jury Awards Medic’s Family $100k in Disability Discrimination Case

Missouri Jury Awards Medic’s Family $100k in Disability Discrimination Case

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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