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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 2, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss the dismissal of two criminal proceedings against firefighters, one in Texas and one in Tennessee; The filing of a long awaited civil suit by former LA Fire Chief Kristin Crowley over her removal; a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging an Oregon fire district wrongfully terminated an administrative employee after raising concerns about finances; a federal lawsuit alleging religious discrimination and failure to accommodate religious observance brought by a Baltimore Fire Department medic; and a lawsuit brought by a coalition of California and Oregon cities and counties challenging new conditions imposed by federal agencies on a wide range of grant programs, including several that directly fund fire departments.
Two Dismissals Top the Fire Law News
Los Angeles Fire Chief Sues City Alleging Retaliation After Palisades Fire
Oregon Fire District Sued by Former Employee Alleging Retaliation and Due Process Violations
Baltimore Paramedic Alleges Religious Discrimination Over Sabbath and Holiday Observance
CA and OR Cities, Counties Sue Federal Agencies Over Conditions Placed on Fire Service Grant Funding
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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