Fire Law Roundup for September 9, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 9, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a sexual harassment concern being raised in the Queensland Fire Department; the settlement of a lawsuit in St. Paul over the non-transport of a man having a stroke; a lawsuit filed against Walker County, Georgia alleging that a public safety fee is actually an illegal tax; the discipline of a lieutenant in Lexington, Kentucky over comments he made to a female firefighter; and a lawsuit in Louisiana alleging a union official was terminated for engaging in protected activities.

More Sexual Harassment Allegations Down Under

St. Paul Settles Stroke Case for $295k

Georgia County’s Method of Funding Fire Departments Challenged in Court

Kentucky Officer’s Comments About Female Subordinate Lead to Suspension

Louisiana Captain Challenges Termination

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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