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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 2, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a lawsuit filed by families of six of the seven workers killed in a fireworks explosion in California accusing the fire department of not properly inspecting the premises; a disability discrimination suit brought by a Florida firefighter; a federal court ruling dismissing FLSA on-call time claims against the Phoenix Fire Department but allowing a retaliation claim to proceed; an FLSA suit by a part-time (possibly volunteer) firefighter in Maine; and the termination of three St. Lucie County Fire District firefighter-paramedics and suspension of two others following an outside investigation into the use of a modified bug zapper to shock probationary and apprentice firefighters back in 2024.
Families of Six Killed in California Fireworks Explosion Sue Fire District, Fire Chief and State Fire Marshal
Florida Firefighter Sues County Over Termination Alleging Failure to Accommodate Disability
Phoenix Captain’s FLSA Retaliation Claim Survives as Court Rejects Overtime Claim
Maine Firefighter Files Suit Over Alleged Six-Month Pay Cycle and Retaliation
St. Lucie County Fire District Terminates Three Over Alleged Hazing With Modified Bug Zapper
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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