Fire Law Blog Fire Service and Public Safety Legal Issues Blog by Curt Varone
In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 25, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss criminal charges brought against an Illinois firefighter for stealing drugs and breaking into a car at a firehouse; a ruling in a lawsuit brought by a Wisconsin captain who was demoted; problems in the UK with regards to a non-firefighter chairperson of a fire department who declared that the department was institutionally racist; an unfair labor practice complaint filed against a Massachusetts community over the non-renewal of a fire chief’s employment agreement; and yes another lawsuit involving a response with police to a mental health emergency where medics administered a sedative resulting in the patient’s death.
Illinois Firefighter Facing Drug and Theft Charges
Court Refuses to Dismiss Due Process Demotion Case
UK Parliament Questions Fire Service Leader on Institutional Racism Claim
Non-Renewal of Fire Chief’s Contract Prompts ULP Complaint
Another Assisting Police Lawsuit in the News
