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Curt VaroneNovember 27, 2014
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Lockport Sues Firefighters’ Union to Block Arbitration

The city of Lockport, New York and Lockport Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 963 have been locked in an ongoing battle…
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Curt VaroneJune 12, 2014
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Public Safety Chess Game Continues in Lockport NY

The city of Lockport, New York filed suit against the Lockport Professional Fire Fighters Association yesterday in an attempt to…
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Curt Varone has over 50 years of fire service experience and 40 as a practicing attorney licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. Besides his law degree, he also has a master’s in forensic psychology. His fire service 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 three books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014, 4th ed. 2022), Managing Disciplinary Challenges in the Fire Service (2026), and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007), and is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine, writing the Fire Law column.

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Lockport Sues Firefighters’ Union to Block Arbitration

Public Safety Chess Game Continues in Lockport NY