Fire Law Roundup for October 23, 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for October 23, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a lawsuit by an Iowa firefighter injured when the engine on which he was riding collided with a piece of farm machinery being driven by a man who was intoxicated; a fire chief grieving a decision to deny him the right to return to his previous rank; a suit by a firefighter applicant suing the contractor who did his background investigation; a lawsuit in Nevada claiming the failure to administer ketamine led to the death of a man; and a lawsuit in Rhode Island seeking to block a disciplinary investigation into social media posts by firefighter-union officials.

Iowa Firefighter Hurt in Apparatus Crash Suing Civilian Driver and Vehicle Owner

Former Chief Grieves Refusal to Reinstate to Prior Rank

Massachusetts Suit Against Background Investigation Firm to Proceed

Man Bites Dog: Nevada Fire Department and Medics Sued for Not Administering Ketamine

RI Firefighters Seek To Enjoin Enforcement of Social Media Policy

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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