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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for June 8, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss the reversal of the convictions of two Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics over the ketamine-related death of Elijah McClain in August 2019; the termination of a Pennsylvania firefighter who was caught during an open mic moment using a racial slur; the filing of 56 antitrust lawsuits against apparatus manufacturers since January 1, 2026; an appellate decision denying two former Boston chief officers compensation for comp time when they retired; and a federal lawsuit brought by a Wisconsin volunteer firefighter alleging that he was suspended and ultimately dismissed from the department in retaliation for raising concerns about safety, leadership, and department operations.
Colorado Appeals Court Reverses Elijah McClain Homicide Convictions of Aurora Paramedics
Pennsylvania Firefighter Fired After Racial Slur Broadcast Over County Radio
Fire Apparatus Antitrust Litigation Expanding
Massachusetts Appeals Court Rejects Retired Chiefs’ Claim for Unused Comp Time
Wisconsin Volunteer Lieutenant Claims Retaliation After Raising Department Safety Concerns
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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