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Discipline Problems in Casper Fire Prompt Media Deep-Dive

A sexual harassment allegation against a Casper Fire-EMS Department captain, coupled with the mishandling of the investigation by a battalion chief, would ordinarily result in a headline announcing the filing of a lawsuit. The Casper Star Tribune, and more precisely reporters Sofia Saric and Mary Steurer, instead embarked on real journalism.

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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