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Fire Law Roundup for June 12, 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for June 12, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss the settlement of two lawsuits filed by a firefighter who was severely burned while trying to effect a rescue; ruling in favor of the Milwaukee Fire Department in a suit brought by a terminated firefighter; an appellate ruling in Georgia that held an EMS unit was justified in...

Georgia Appeals Court Holds EMS Can Rely on Cancellation by Police

The Second Division Court of Appeals of Georgia has held that when police order EMS to stage, and later release them because no victim is located, there is no legal duty on the part of the medics to independently verify the police determination. The decision reverses a trial court ruling and resulted in the granting of a motion for summary judgment for the EMS provider.

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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