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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for March 30, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss criminal charges brought against a Kentucky firefighter for payroll fraud; a Massachusetts appellate decision upholding the dismissal of a former fire chiefs defamation suit against an elected official; the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging the governor’s appoint of a Louisiana fire chief violated the Voting Rights Act of 1965; a New York decision in a dispute between a volunteer fire company and a fire district; and an Indiana court ruling concluding that the state fire board acted arbitrarily when it overturned an administrative law judge’s recommendation and imposed severe discipline based on an allegation of cheating.
Kentucky Firefighter Charged, Resigns Following Alleged $10,000 Overtime Fraud
Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Former Chief’s Defamation Suit
Federal Court Dismisses Challenge to the Appointment of City Fire Chief By Louisiana Governor
New York Judge Restores Fire Company President Pending Hearing in Governance Dispute
Indiana Court Orders Reinstatement of Captain’s Fire Certifications After Finding State Board Acted Arbitrarily
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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