Fire Law Roundup for January 6, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 6, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the arrest of a New York volunteer for calling in false alarms; an FLSA overtime lawsuit filed against a North Carolina fire department; the enactment of a law referred to as a Halo Law to protect first responders in Florida; a lawsuit filed against several parties including a New York fire district alleging a conspiracy to push through a cell tower; and a appellate decision reinstating an age discrimination lawsuit.

Firefighter Accused of Calling in False Alarms

North Carolina Firefighters File Suit Against Fire Company

Halo Law Goes Into Effect In Florida

Group Alleges Conspiracy to Push Through Cell Tower

California Appellate Court Reinstates Age Discrimination Suit

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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