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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 14, 2026, Curt and Chip Comstock discuss a decision dismissing a discrimination suit against FDNY over EMS promotions; a suit filed against FDNY by an EMS captain over compensation for accrued leave upon retirement; a negligence lawsuit against the Nashville Fire Department over a gurney tipover; a suit by a volunteer firefighter in NY challenging discipline over anti-ice postings in social media; and suit brought by a former CalFire employee alleging sexual harassment and sexual-orientation harassment.
FDNY Prevails in EMS Promotion Discrimination Suit
FDNY EMS Captain Sues Over Nearly $96,000 in Accrued Leave Following WTC Disability Retirement
Nashville Sued After EMS Gurney Tips Over Injuring Patient
New York Volunteer Firefighter Claims Termination Over ICE Facebook Post Violated First Amendment
Cal Fire Worker Sues Alleging Sexual Orientation Harassment
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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