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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for May 18, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a suit against a Louisiana Parish over a mansion that was destroyed following and fire and a rekindle; a wrongful death suit against the City of Cleveland over the death of a fire cadet attending the Cleveland Fire Department’s Training Academy; the reinstatement of four Pawtucket firefighters who were terminated last year following an investigation into allegations involving marijuana use, purchase, and sales among department personnel; a second lawsuit filed by an Oregon Journalist against a small fire district alleging civils violations; and a $5.9 million settlement with the family of a deceased Buffalo firefighter killed in the line of duty.
Lawsuit Blames Rekindle for Destruction of Louisiana Plantation’s Historic Mansion
Wrongful Death Suit Filed Over Hazing Death of Cleveland Fire Cadet
Pawtucket Reinstates Firefighters Terminated in Drug Investigation
Oregon Journalist Doubles Down on Feud With Fire District
Buffalo Agrees to $5.9 Million Settlement in Firefighter LODD Lawsuit
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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