Fire Law Roundup for May 26, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 26, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a suit that sought to dissolve a a New York fire district; the dismissal of a disability discrimination lawsuit against a Washington state fire department; the dismissal of a First Amendment retaliation lawsuit brought against a California fire department; the dismissal of criminal charges against a Maryland medic who allegedly falsified a report; and a civil suit against an Iowa medic who administered the wrong medication to a patient resulting in the patient’s death.

Judge Dismisses Attempt to Dissolve Fire District

Washington Court Upholds Dismissal of Fire Department Mechanic’s Disability Lawsuit

Federal Court Dismisses First Amendment Retaliation Suit by Manhattan Beach Fire Officers

Appellate Court Upholds Dismissal of Charges Against Annapolis Firefighter-Medic

Family of Iowa Man Sues Over Injection Error

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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