Fire Law Roundup for April 10, 2023

Posted by: Curt Varone April 10, 2023 0

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for April 10, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit out of Oregon; an investigation by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue into a hidden bathroom cam; the granting of summary judgment to the city of Albany, NY in a race and disability discrimination lawsuit; the settlement of a sexual harassment lawsuit by the Columbus (OH) Fire Department; and a report on fire service harassment, bullying and discrimination in the UK.

Oregon Fire District Sued for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Oregon Fire District Sued for Sexual Harassment and Retaliation

Miami-Dade Investigating Hidden Camera in Firehouse Bathroom

Miami-Dade Investigating Hidden Camera in Firehouse Bathroom

Albany Prevails in Discrimination Suit

Albany Prevails in Discrimination Suit

Columbus Settles Sexual Harassment Suit for $250k

Columbus Settles Sexual Harassment Suit for $250k

His Majesty’s Report on Values and Culture in Fire and Rescue Services

His Magesty’s Report on Values and Culture in Fire and Rescue Services

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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