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Wisconsin Volunteer Lieutenant Claims Retaliation After Raising Department Safety Concerns

A volunteer firefighter and Lieutenant with the Pardeeville Fire Department in Wisconsin has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that he was suspended and ultimately dismissed from the department in retaliation for raising concerns about safety, leadership, and department operations.

Fire Law Roundup for June 1, 2026

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for June 1, 2026, Brad and Curt discuss a challenge to the dismissal of a San Antonio who was lawfully prescribed low-THC cannabis; a ruling by an Ohio appellate court upholding the termination of a Columbus firefighter who violated the city’s anti-harassment policies and workplace conduct rules; a …

Texas Firefighter Says He Was Forced Out Over Prescribed THC Use

A San Antonio firefighter-paramedic claims he was effectively forced out of the San Antonio Fire Department after testing positive for THC despite participating in Texas’ Compassionate Use Program and possessing documentation showing his use of legally prescribed low-THC cannabis.

Ohio Court Upholds Termination of Columbus Firefighter Over Comments to Coworkers

An Ohio appellate court has upheld the termination of a Columbus firefighter whose comments to coworkers led to findings that he violated the city’s anti-harassment policies and workplace conduct rules. The case involved FF Robin Garrison of the Columbus Division of Fire, who was terminated in 2021 following two separate investigations.

Ninth Circuit Affirms Accommodation Efforts in Vaccine Mandate Case

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a Bellevue firefighter who sought a religious accommodation from Washington state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The decision issued today, affirmed summary judgment in favor of the City of Bellevue in a suit brought by Firefighter/EMT Justin Jobes.

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Type of Organization: Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function: Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:: 39

Primary Fire/EMS Department:: Providence, RI

Years With Department/Agency: 29

Relationship Status:: Married

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2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health & Survival Week

Posted on June 23, 2008 at 11:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

The week of June 22-28 is Fire/EMS Safety, Health & Survival Week. The following topics have been identified for special consideration:

1. Fully implement NFPA 1500 , especially sections addressing PPE:

- Provide compliant PPE.

- Train and enforce use of PPE, including respiratory protection.

2. Fully implement the Wellness-Fitness Initiative:

- Provide annual medical and physical evaluations.

- Provide equipment and time for exercise.

- Provide… Continue

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At 9:27pm on October 4, 2011, Chief Dino said…: Chief,

I just finished Legal Considerations. . . Thanks for making a daunting topic easy for us knuckle draggers.

Shawn

At 11:49am on January 3, 2011, Tim McConnell said…: Chief,
I am glad to see this blog for Legal Issues on the Firefighter Nation site. We as firefighters, parents, employees, and every area of our lives are affected by the law of the land. Having access to accurate advice based in the laws of the state we live in can help prevent and solve problems.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Tim McConnell FFD

At 1:26pm on August 22, 2010, Jason Hoevelmann said…: Curt, thanks for the invite and add. By the way, I used your book for a college class I took a couple of years ago and I think you actually autographed it too. Stay safe and thanks. Oh, I saved the book, there is great information in there.
Jason

At 11:38am on August 15, 2010, Peter F. Henrikson said…: Chief- I plan on seeing you in South Windsor Ct. at the end of September, although Vegas does have a few more things to see.

PFH

At 1:16am on April 7, 2010, Berni said…: Thank you for signing up to my friendslist and congratulation to your firelawblog-site. It's very interesting to read about such problems. Stay safe and best regards, Bernd

At 6:59am on April 4, 2010, Leo Cartwright said…: Hi there; I’m Leo from Australia, Paramedic; Welcome to FFN hope U enjoy this site and gather many friends during your stay. If you read my profile and think that I am suited; please feel free to add me to your collection of FFN friends. If I have not added you as a friend, it’s because I have reached my Max and I am waiting for members to reply to me.
I also collect Patches and badges and would love to show one of yours in my collection. I am looking for Police, Medical, Ambulance, S&R; Dispatcher & Fire Service patches. If U are interested, or U know someone in these groups please contact me. My Email is lecar1@bigpond.net.au
If you fell like sending me one of your Service patch … don’t be shy….
My address is:-
Leo J. Cartwright
246 Kay Street
TRARALGON
VICTORIA 3844
AUSTRALIA

Cheers Leo

At 2:36am on March 3, 2010, Don Horn said…: Curt thanks for the invite and I thought I knew the name than I saw a copy of your book here on the blog I have been busy reading it and trying to understand it all thanks for the great work
Don Horn

At 10:34pm on December 10, 2008, Mick Mayers said…: Unfortunately, when I got my new appointment as Chair, I had already made commitments this week. As it is, I wouldn't have been able to be there anyway- as of today, my youngest daughter has got pneumonia (so much for commitments) so I would have had to cancel anyway. It's funny how things work out that way sometimes.

At 9:52pm on December 7, 2008, Mick Mayers said…: Just scanning my "friends" list and noticed you were on it (I guess I need to look at that stuff from time to time). I'm the new Chair of 1006 and (as a result) on the Pro Quals TCC. I'll have take advantage of this network to bounce some stuff off you at some point, which is the whole reason I got on FFN to begin with. Anyway, hope all is well- stay safe.