Podcast appearances and mentions of curt varone

This week's podcast revisits one of our most popular shows. Fire service attorney Curt Varone identifies the biggest liability for fire departments – the members who might be looking for a fight – and urges fire service leaders to better address everything from HR issues like discipline to operational issues related to policies and training. We also dig into the need to educate fire service leaders about how to identify those conflict-seeking members who often become frequent litigators, or as Varone says, beware the “human equivalent of a lightweight wood truss building.” This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore.

This must-listen episode features renowned fire service attorneys Brad Pinsky and Curt Varone. Pinsky and Varone put the Corporate Transparency Act in the spotlight, discussing its impact on fire and EMS agencies. Changes will be implemented as of January 1, 2025, so tune in if any of the following apply:  You believe your agency is tax exempt.  You know your agency is tax exempt.  You need to learn more. Pinsky and Varone will discuss the importance of well-developed and meaningful policies, from operational and organizational perspectives. And for organizations that need quality policies put into place, they offer tips and background info that will help you build a committee for that exact purpose.     Brought to you by Magnegrip and Firehouse Subs.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone look at the obligation to respond.  What happens when first responders show up on the scene and fear for their life.    Brought to you by  MagneGrip and IFSTA    

"The lawsuit is coming from inside the firehouse.” Much like a horror film twist where the protagonist realizes the killer is already inside the house, far too many firefighters don't realize that our biggest liabilities are sitting with us in the firehouse. Most fire service lawsuits involve a firefighter suing the fire department or another firefighter. These are the issues we must address, as fire service attorney Curt Varone urges – everything from HR issues like discipline to operational issues related to policies and training. We also dig into the need to educate fire service leaders about how to identify those conflict-seeking members who often become frequent litigators. This episode of the Better Every Shift Podcast is sponsored by TheFireStore. Learn more about getting the gear you need at prices you can afford by visiting TheFireStore.

Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discusses what to do when you have a complaint.   Brought to you by TenCate, Emergency Networking, MagneGrip, and IFSTA.

John K. Murphy--without the usual band of Chip Comstock, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--examines current legal issues in the fire service.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone- look at sexual harassment, discrimination, and bullying in the fire service.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by MagneGrip and TenCate.

Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone examine legal issues with photos, videos, and cameras (helmet cams and the like) and fire departments.

Chip Comstock, Brad Pinksy, and Curt Varone talk legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by Braun Ambulances, ESO, and TenCate.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by MagneGrip

Curt Varone reviews several recent legal cases impacting fire departments, including instances of firefighters being arrested for child ography charges, the Kansas City (MO) fire truck crash settlement, a female firefighter alleging assault in the fire station, and more.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by IFSTA and MagneGrip.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by MagneGrip: https://www.magnegrip.com/

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments.. Sponsored by Magnegrip and Tencate.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by Tencate: https://us.tencatefabrics.com/

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by MagneGrip. 

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by UniMac: Unimac.com/SafeSolution

In this episode of the Side Alpha Podcast, Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with fire service legal expert Curt Varone about one of his favorite topics -- discipline. Varone covers the top disciplinary issues that get firefighters and fire officers in hot water, examines the concept of progressive discipline, and explains how disciplinary issues in the fire service vary from those in the "cubicle world" of corporate offices.  Learn more about fire service discipline and performance issues in FireRescue1's special coverage series: Firefighter performance in focus. Also, read more on this issue from Varone: "Discipline in the fire service: 4 questions to consider."

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by the TenCate Made for Life podcast: https://us.tencatefabrics.com/podcast/  

Recorded at FDIC - John K. Murphy, Curt Varone, Brad Pinsky - Fire Service Court Radio

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pisky, and Curt Varone--looks at emerging legal issues facing fire departments.

The panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pisky, and Curt Varone--look at emerging legal issues facing fire departments. Sponsored by UniMac: https://unimac.com/tailored

Firefighter-attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues impacting the fire service. The best way to keep up with Fire Engineering? Get our regular e-Newsletter: www.fireengineering.com/enewsletter.

Our panel of firefighter-attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--look at legal issues affecting the fire service.

On tonight's episode, Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone consider various legal topics for firefighters, including COVID-19 and disability discrimination.

Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone continue their discussion about practical legal considerations for the coronavirus pandemic. The best way to keep up with Fire Engineering? Get our regular e-Newsletter: www.fireengineering.com/enewsletter.

Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss various legal angles when it comes to firefighters responding to the coronavirus pandemic. The best way to keep up with Fire Engineering? Get our regular e-Newsletter: www.fireengineering.com/enewsletter.

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, and Curt Varone weigh in on what keeps fire chiefs awake at night, fire department social media and blocking users, and more. Sponsored by MSA.

Episode 198 is Curt Varone. Curt has over 40 years of fire service experience and 30 years as a practicing attorney. Curt retired after 29 years as a Deputy Assistant Chief. Our discussion surrounds the arming of firefighters. Besides this hot topic, we talk about his career, his two books he wrote, and being an attorney.

Your panel of fire service attorneys--Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone--talk emerging legal issues for firefighters and departments. Sponsored by MSA.

In this episode, the Women In Fire Team will be joined by Curt Varone, deputy chief and practicing attorney who specializes in fire and EMS. Curt recently worked with Lexipol to produce a new white paper, “Understanding, Preventing & Responding to Sexual Harassment in the Fire Service; Essential Information for Limiting Harm.” We will discuss sexual harassment as it relates to the fire service. Sponsored by MSA.

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues affecting fire training and firefighting. Sponsored by MSA.

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues affecting fire training and firefighting.

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues affecting fire training and firefighting.

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues affecting fire training and firefighting.

Fire service attorneys Chip Comstock, John K. Murphy, Brad Pinsky, and Curt Varone discuss legal issues affecting fire training and firefighting.

Curt Varone has over 40 years of fire service experience and 30 as a practicing attorney. 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. He is the author of two books: Legal Considerations for Fire and Emergency Services, (2006, 2nd ed. 2011, 3rd ed. 2014) and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook (2007). His information and website are http://www.firelawblog.com  Mark Lamplugh is a fourth-generation firefighter and former captain. Mark is working with Institute for Responder Wellness and Deer Hollow Recovery He published "Marketing Playbook for Social Media" available on Amazon. He has helped hundreds of firefighters nationwide find mental health support. 

In this podcast District of Columbia Battalion Chief Richard Sterne explains the circumstances surrounding his demotion by Fire Chief Kenneth Ellerbe for not finding two officers guilty of charges at a disciplinary hearing. Curt Varone and DC Attorney Jim Pressler review the facts, the law and the politics behind the scene in the Nation’s Capitol.

On February 4, 2014, Chula Vista firefighter Jacob Gregoire was arrested by a California Highway Patrol officer at the scene of a roll over on Interstate 805. Curt Varone and FF Gregoire’s attorney, Dan Gilleon, discuss the arrest and the civil suit they have brought against the officer and CHP.

Curt Varone discusses a recently filed lawsuit in Kentucky against an ambulance company and two EMTs with the attorney who brought the action, John Vincent. The suit claims a 15 year old girl was the victim of sexual misconduct during a transport last December.

Can fire officers be disciplined for not supervising subordinates while off duty? Curt Varone and Illinois attorney Patrick Walsh discuss a suit pending in Illinois challenging the discipline of four firefighters for an altercation last December after a Christmas party.

Public Fire Protection director Curt Varone on the challenges of fighting fires in mega-storage facilities.