Fire Law Roundup for September 23, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 23, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a statement issued by OSHA relative to the newly proposed Emergency Responder Standard; a lawsuit out of Frederick County, Virginia alleging defamation and whistleblower retaliation; the arrest of a Cincinnati firefighter on firearms charges; the release from prison of a Colorado firefighter-paramedic who was convicted in the ketamine-related death of Elijah McClain; and the indictment of two FDNY chiefs on bribery charges.

OSHA Acknowledges Need To Revisit Emergency Response Standard

Frederick County VA Sued for Retaliation and Defamation

Cincinnati Firefighter Facing Firearms Charges

Aurora Firefighter-Medic Convicted in Ketamine-Related Death Released from Prison

Two FDNY Chiefs Indicted on Bribery Charges

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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