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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for August 25, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the adoption of a Firefighter Bill of Rights in Fayetteville, Arkansas; the filing of a civil claim against the Mayor of Los Angeles by the former Fire Chief alleging defamation and retaliation; a ruling by the Fourth Circuit upholding in part and denying in part a lower court ruling in a case involving the discipline of a Lynchburg, VA firefighter; a lawsuit fired by a building owner against a Massachusetts fire captain and city over a fire code citation; and criminal charges brought against a Florida firefighter accused of stealing an American flag from a Key Largo home after a dispute over loud music.
Fayetteville Adopts Firefighter Bill of Rights
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley Files Civil Claim Against Mayor Karen Bass
Fourth Circuit Rules in Lynchburg Firefighter’s Demotion Case
Massachusetts Building Owner Sues Holyoke Fire Prevention Captain Over Sprinkler System Violations
Off-Duty Firefighter Caught on Surveillance Camera Stealing American Flag
Curt Varone
Curt Varone has over 50 years of fire service experience and 40 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. Besides his law degree, he has a MS in Forensic Psychology. 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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