Fire Law Roundup for October 21, 2024

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for October 21, 2024, Brad and Curt discuss the settlement of a lawsuit brought by combat vet who was denied employment by the Paterson NJ Fire Department due to PTSD concerns; a lawsuit filed by a Texas fire chief alleging disability discrimination; a US District Court ruling upholding the termination of a Palm Beach County district chief for sexting a subordinate; an age and gender discrimination brought against a California fire protection district; and a whistleblower lawsuit brought by two former captains of an Oregon fire department.

New Jersey City Settles With Combat Vet Not Hired as a Firefighter for $415k

Demoted and Suspended Texas Fire Chief Alleges Disability Discrimination

Court Upholds Palm Beach County Harassment and Discrimination Policies

California Fire Protection District Facing Age and Gender Discrimination Suit

Oregon Fire District Facing Another Lawsuit

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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