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Orgo-Life the new way to the future Advertising by AdpathwayIn this episode of Fire Law Roundup for September 8, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss the settlement of a New Hampshire lawsuit brought by a former firefighter alleging homophobic sexual harassment; a Wisconsin lawsuit alleging FMLA violations and retaliation; the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former Topeka fire captain who claimed he was denied a promotion to Division Chief due to race and disability discrimination; a ruling by the Ninth Circuit upholding the COVID-vaccine related termination of eight Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue firefighters; and an Alabama Supreme Court ruling that towns cannot be held liable for the vicarious liability of its employees who are immune.
New Hampshire City Settles Firefighter Harassment Suit for $450,000
Former Wisconsin Deputy EMS Chief Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Due Process, Contract, and FMLA Violations
Federal Court Grants Summary Judgment to Topeka in Discrimination Suit by Former Fire Captain
9th Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Snohomish Firefighters’ Religious Accommodation Lawsuit Over Vaccine Mandate
Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Immunity for Town in Volunteer Firefighter Case
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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