Fire Law Blog Fire Service and Public Safety Legal Issues Blog by Curt Varone
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for February 19, 2024, Curt discusses a lawsuit brought by the estate of a man who died after being tackled and restrained by a Colorado medic; proposed changes to OSHA’s Fire Brigade Standard; a wrongful arrest and prosecution suit brought by a Connecticut firefighter who faced digital imager and social media related charges; a lawsuit by a Philadelphia battalion chief over the denial of coverage for gender affirming treatment; and the denial of a non-duty disability pension to an Illinois firefighter who recently changed jobs.
Illinois Firefighter Ineligible For Non-Duty Disability Pension
Philly BC Alleges Discrimination Over Denial of Gender Affirming Coverage
Connecticut PIO Sues Police for False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution
OSHA Proposes Major Changes to Regulations for the Fire Service
Colorado Medic and Police Officer Sued Over Death of Suicidal Man
