Fire Law Roundup for October 7, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for October 7, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss a UK firefighter sentenced to 20 months in prison for taking and sharing a photos of a dead victim; the arrest of two Alabama firefighters including the fire chief over a speeding incident; an Illinois appellate court ruling that a fire investigator should have issued a suspect a Miranda warning prior to her interview; a federal magistrates decision upholding the termination of a Georgia division chief; and a $1.3 million settlement of a KCMO discrimination suit.

UK Firefighter Sentenced to Prison For Taking Photos of Accident Victim

Police Fire Wars: Alabama Firefighters Arrested

Arson Investigator Should Have Given Suspect Miranda Warning Before Firehouse Interview

Magistrate Judge Recommends Georgia Division Chief’s Termination Be Upheld

Kansas City Settles YCMTSU Harassment Suits for $1.3 Million

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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