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Tag Archives: St Louis Fire

Busy Day for Fire Law with Cases From FL MO RI

Its been a busy day in the Fire Law world. So many cases, so little time. In Florida the seeming endless case of West Palm Beach captain Rick Curtis is in the news yet again (July 2, 2010 post; December ...

St. Louis Residency Rule and Failing Schools Prompt Firefighter’s Suit

Today’s burning question: I am a firefighter and I am bound by the fire department residency requirement to live in the city. I cannot afford to send my children to private school and the city schools are terrible. Can I ...

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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