Fire Law Roundup for September 25, 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 25, 2023, attorney Bill Podszus and Curt discuss criminal charges brought against a member of the London Fire Brigade for secretly recording female colleagues while they showered; a race discrimination suit brought by a recruit in Washington state who was assaulted when a noose was placed around his neck; and two lawsuits filed against the Topeka Fire Department, one alleging gender discrimination, the other alleging race and disability discrimination.

UK Firefighter Charged With Filming Female Colleagues in Shower

Noose Assault Prompts Suit Against Washington State Fire District

Terminated Atlanta Fire Recruit Alleges Sexual Harassment

Topeka Captain Alleges Race, Disability and FMLA Discrimination

Another Captain Sues Topeka For Discrimination

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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