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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for November 10, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a wrongful termination suit filed by the former human resources director for the Seattle Fire Department; a suit brought by female firefighter in New Castle, Pennsylvania alleging harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; a disability discrimination and retaliation suit filed by a former firefighter has filed suit in federal court; a wrongful termination suit by a Paducah fire captain and union president alleging that his termination in October constituted retaliation for his union involvement; and a decision by a Virginia court who issued an injunction to block the discipline of a firefighter for using medically-certified cannabis oil.
Former Seattle Fire HR Director Files Claim Alleging Sexism, Drinking on Duty, and Retaliation
Pennsylvania Firefighter Sues City Officials Alleging Gender and Disability Discrimination
Former Life Member Files Discrimination Suit Against Fire Department Over Alleged Disability Harassment and Retaliation
Former Paducah Fire Captain Files Federal Lawsuit Over Termination
Virginia Firefighter Secures Preliminary Injunction on Medical Cannabis Oil Use
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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