Fire Law Roundup for February 10, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for February 10, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a jury verdict awarding a former Nashville fire captain $1.8 million; the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a Washington firefighter alleging race discrimination; a discrimination suit brought by a fire dispatcher; a ruling in favor of a NY fire officer suspended without notice or a hearing; and a suit filed by an FDNY firefighter because he was detailed to a different fire company.

Demoted Nashville Captain Awarded $1.8 Million

Washington State Recruit Noose Case Dismissed

Dispatcher Sues Florida Fire Department Alleging Discrimination

NY Court Rules FD Violated Lieutenant’s Rights

FDNY Firefighter Files Federal Suit Alleging Detail Was Retaliation

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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