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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for October 20, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss a decision by the Nassau County Supreme Court reversing the disciplinary suspension of a fire chief in NY state; the denial of a request by an FDNY EMS officer to seal portions of a prior court opinion that discussed her disciplinary record; a decision by the Tennessee Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that granted disability pension benefits to a Chattanooga firefighter diagnosed with PTSD; a suit by a Florida firefighter alleging he was unlawfully ordered him to undergo a medical examination; and a decision by the California Court of Appeals has upholding the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by former fire captain who alleged disability discrimination and retaliation.
NY Supreme Court Reverses Discipline of Fire Chief
Federal Court Denies Request to Seal FDNY EMS Officer’s Disciplinary History in Discrimination Suit
Tennessee Supreme Court Reverses Award of Disability Pension Benefits to Chattanooga Firefighter
Florida Firefighter Sues City and Union Over Mandatory Medical Examination
California Court Upholds Dismissal of Fire Captain’s Discrimination and Retaliation Suit
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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