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Fire Law Roundup for November 13, 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 13, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss an investigation report into financial problems with fire companies in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana who are accused of misusing $8.5 million in taxpayer funds; the filing ...

Arizona Firefighter Claims Termination Was Retaliation for Reporting Illegal Conduct

A firefighter who was terminated by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management after reporting misconduct by members of a wildland corrections crew, has filed suit alleging retaliation, age discrimination, disability discrimination and wrongful termination. JD Ottman filed suit in federal court alleging both federal and state claims.

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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