In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 13, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss new allegations being brought against a Muncie fire captain who recently prevailed on allegations of helping students cheat on exams; a lawsuit filed by a Colorado firefighter claiming he was terminated after repeatedly raising concerns about firefighter training, public safety, nepotism, discrimination, and payroll practices; a petition to file a late claim against LA County because LA County Fire Department life guards were not present when a man drowned; an investigation concluding that two Sacramento Fire Department captains improperly used their positions as firefighters in connection with the purchase, renovation and resale of the home of an elderly woman they first encountered while responding to a 911 medical call; and Tenth Circuit decision affirming the dismissal of a suit brought against a Colorado Springs Fire Department paramedic and a Colorado Springs police officer arising from the 2022 death of a man experiencing a mental health crisis.

Muncie Seeks to Terminate Captain Following New Misconduct Complaint

Colorado Firefighter Alleges Retaliation, Age Discrimination, Wage Violations and False Claims Act Retaliation

California Family Seeks Permission to File Late Claim in Lake Castaic Drowning

Investigation Finds California Fire Captains Misused Positions in House-Flipping Venture

Tenth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Constitutional Claims Against Colorado Springs Paramedic