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YCMTSU Kentucky EMT Sues Deputy Sheriff Over Ambulance Traffic Stop

A Kentucky EMT who was stopped by a special deputy sheriff while transporting a patient earlier this month, has filed a suit against the officer. And if that sounds strange, just wait until you hear the rest of the details about this case.

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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