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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for June 22, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a life sentence handed down to a former Texas deputy fire chief for orchestrating a violent sexual assault against a woman he knew; a lawsuit filed against an Idaho fire department alleging an unlawful entry into their home following a false alarm that cause injuries to two of their dogs; a ruling that a Washington state firefighter was entitled to 21 days of paid military leave under state law; an appellate ruling that a Cincinnati firefighter was not discriminated against on the basis of race when there was a software problem with his promotional exam; and the initiation of an investigation into the death of a South Korean firefighter who was subject to harassment.
Texas Deputy Chief Sentenced to Life in Prison for Orchestrating Sexual Assault
Idaho Homeowners Sue Fire Department Over Injuries to Dogs During Alleged Warrantless Entry
Washington Firefighter Prevails on Military Leave Claim, But Broader USERRA Issues Remain for Trial
Sixth Circuit Rejects Cincinnati Firefighter’s Race Discrimination Claim Over Promotional Exam
South Korean Firefighter’s Death Sparks Investigation Into Alleged Workplace Harassment and Forced Drinking Culture
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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