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Injured California Firefighters Sue Firms Responsible for Explosion

Four firefighters from two California departments have filed suit against two firms that were responsible for an explosion in Santa Paula last year. The firefighters were reportedly injured at the scene after they were assured by company representatives that is was safe for them to enter.

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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