Fire Law Roundup for March 24, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 24, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a federal lawsuit filed by a Charleston firefighter over a transfer, a wrongful death lawsuit against the Philadelphia Fire Department, the settlement of discrimination complaints against three NY fire departments; a decision upholding a decision by New York City to impose a COVID19 vaccine mandate on members of FDNY without bargaining; and the dismissal of a discrimination suit brought by a Houston firefighter.

Discipline For Complaining to Union Leads to Federal Suit

Philadelphia Facing Wrongful Death Suit

NY State Settles Discrimination Complaints With Fire Companies

NY Appellate Division Upholds FDNY Vaccine Mandate

Magistrate Recommends Dismissal of Houston 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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