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Fire Law Roundup for May 26, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 26, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of a suit that sought to dissolve a a New York fire district; the dismissal of a disability discrimination lawsuit against a Washington ...

Washington Court Upholds Dismissal of Fire Department Mechanic’s Disability Lawsuit

The Washington Court of Appeals has affirmed the dismissal of a disability discrimination lawsuit brought by a fire department mechanic against the City of Tacoma. The case centered on whether the City failed to accommodate Liam Riley’s medical conditions under the Washington Law Against Discrimination.

Busy Fire Law Week

Last week was a busy one legally for the fire service, and as often happens, a number of important cases escaped our attention – including several we have been following. In Kansas City, Missouri, the city is offering $1.9 million ...

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 Masters 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 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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