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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for April 27, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a decision clearing a Kansas paramedic of wrongdoing for using EMS equipment in an attempt to save a fallen sheriff’s K-9; criminal charges brought against a Portland (OR) firefighter who uploaded and downloaded child porn from the firehouse; the settlement of a bra-related gender discrimination suit in Lansing MI; a race discrimination and retaliation suit brought in Georgia; and an overpayment suit brought against a former Dallas fire recruit who was inadvertently paid $127,000.
Kansas EMS Board Dismisses Complaint Against Paramedic Who Treated Police K-9
Oregon Firefighter Charged After Child Exploitation Uploads Traced to Fire Station IP Address
Lansing Settles Bra-Related Gender Discrimination Suit for $325,000
Georgia Firefighter Alleges Race Discrimination and Constructive Discharge Following Discipline
Dallas Sues Former Fire Recruit to Recover $127,000 in Alleged Payroll Overpayments
FDIC: What is our biggest liability?
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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