Tag Archives: termination

Fire Law Roundup for May 1, 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 1, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a suit brought by a woman who was injured by a fire hose being dragged by a Dallas fire truck; a suit by the former ...

Fire Law Roundup for January 16, 2023

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for January 16, 2023, Brad and Curt discuss a decision by the Supreme Court of Washington that the public duty doctrine, only applies to statutorily created duties, not common law duties; a decision ...

Fired South Carolina Fire Chief Sues Mayor for Defamation

A former South Carolina fire chief who was terminated in 2020 has filed a defamation suit against the mayor who fired him. Mark Redd was the fire chief in Wagener. He was terminated by Mayor Michael Miller after serving the town as a volunteer firefighter for over 40 years, the last 23 of which as fire chief.

Burning Question on At Will Employees and the Need for Just Cause

Today’s burning question: Several of my chief officers persist in asking why we can’t simply fire firefighters who are at-will employees. I have attempted to explain that termination without some basis (not necessarily just cause, but some justifiable legal basis) isn’t wise. They don’t seem to grasp what I tell them. Can you add anything that I can share with them to further my position?

Altercation Between Two Florida Firefighters Leads to Terminations and Demotion

Osceola County Fire Rescue & EMS has fired two firefighters and demoted a third over an on-duty altercation that occurred at an incident scene last October. The altercation between firefighters Raymond Powell and Jaison Monanski was filmed by a woman who worked at the hotel where the incident took place.

Use of Racial Slur Warrants Termination of Boston Jake

The Massachusetts Civil Service Commission has upheld the termination of a Boston firefighter for his use of the N-word in the firehouse while off-duty. Gregory R. LaVallee, a 14-year veteran of the Boston Fire Department, was terminated on March 15, 2019 over an incident that occurred on December 13, 2018.

Fire Law Survey Results

Thank you to all who took the time to respond to our initial Fire Law Survey. The following results are preliminary, based on just over 400 responses. I will leave the survey open for another few days, and update the results.

Shreveport Firefighter’s Termination for Domestic Violence Upheld

A Shreveport firefighter who was disciplined for an act of violence against a woman in front of a fire station in January 2015, and then terminated following a second incident with a different woman in November, 2015, has lost his appeal for reinstatement before the Louisiana Court of Appeals.

Fired Texas Cadets Seek Reinstatement

In August, the San Antonio Fire Department took disciplinary action against six cadets for allegedly drinking during a lunch break. Four of the cadets resigned and two were fired. Two of the six cadets are now talking about what happened, and have indicated they are asking for their jobs back.

Chambersburg Battle Ends in Settlement

The three year battle between the Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1813 and the Borough of Chambersburg has finally been resolved with word of an agreement that reinstates a wrongfully terminated firefighter/union vice-president and settles numerous pending civil actions, unfair labor practice charges, grievances and appeals.

Firefighter Sues Police Over Motorcycle Gang Allegation that Led to Termination

A California firefighter who was fired last year following a police report that he was involved in "gang activity" as a member of a motorcycle gang, has filed suit against two law enforcement agencies and the Sergeant who allegedly informed his fire chief.

Diabetic Firefighter’s Case Survives Motion to Dismiss

The case of Syracuse firefighter John Williams who was terminated because of a diabetic condition, is headed to an appellate court. Williams was terminated after a series of incidents of lightheadedness in 2011 culminated in a vehicle accident. In 2013, ...

Texas Firefighter Fired Again

A Texas firefighter who was fired in 2010 has managed to have himself fired again. McAllen firefighter Robert Vargas reportedly used a sick day earlier this year in order to work as a substitute teacher. According to a local newspaper, ...

Maryland Medic Loses Wrongful Termination Suit

A Maryland paramedic has lost his bid to have his termination overturned. Norris Phillip Donohoe Jr. was terminated from his employment for the Town of Berlin last year following allegations by two EMS coworkers of harassment. Donohoe claims he has ...

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