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Curt VaroneMay 30, 2022

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Burning Questions: NFPA Standards and Liability

Today’s burning question: Is it safe to say that compliance with NFPA 1710 is a recommendation but not law unless…

Curt VaroneApril 10, 2022

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Two Illinois fire departments have been issued citations by the Illinois Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration, over…

Curt VaroneDecember 5, 2013

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The Arizona Industrial Commission has voted unanimously to adopt the findings of the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health,…

Curt VaroneOctober 24, 2013

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There were several fire law cases this week that I missed covering that are really worth noting. Here are two…

Curt VaroneFebruary 18, 2013

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The death of a wildland firefighter in 2012 has prompted two administrative actions by OSHA, one a $14,000 citation against…

Curt VaroneApril 11, 2012

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Today’s burning question: Are there any Federal laws or requirements that mandate that fire departments comply with or meet NFPA…