Fire Law Roundup for January 20, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 20, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a whistleblower suit brought by a terminated LAFD chief; a suit by a New Mexico firefighter alleging discrimination and whistleblower retaliation; a Virginia court holding that the widow of a deceased firefighter is not entitled to workers comp death benefits; a former fire chief charged with falsifying his credentials to operate a drone; and an incident in Bridgeport, CT raising Fourth Amendment questions.

Whistleblower Suit Filed against LAFD

New Mexico Firefighter Alleges Gender Discrimination and Whistleblower Retaliation

Virginia Court Upholds Denial of Benefits to Firefighter’s Widow

Former NY Chief Facing Drone Related Forgery Charges

Bridgeport Incident Raises Fourth Amendment Questions

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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