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Assistant Chiefs Left Out of $650 Million Settlement Get Partial Win in Texas Appeals Court

The latest round in the ongoing legal saga between the City of Houston and its firefighters has yielded a mixed result—particularly for a group of Assistant Fire Chiefs who say they were unfairly excluded from a massive $650 million backpay settlement.

Kentucky Court Rules Firefighters Were “Using” Fire Truck When It Rolled Away, Affirming Coverage and Dismissing Subrogation Suit

The Kentucky Court of Appeals has affirmed in part and reversed in part a ruling involving a subrogation action brought by the Kentucky Association of Counties All Lines Fund against the City of Somerset and several firefighters stemming from an accident involving a runaway fire truck.

Fire Law Roundup for July 14, 2025

In this episode of Fire Law Roundup for July 14, 2025, Brad and Curt discuss charges brought against a former Miami-Dade Fire Rescue lieutenant for video voyeurism in connection with a hidden camera discovered inside a fire station bathroom in 2023; two suits filed by DC firefighters challenging the no-beard rule; a California Court of …

Former Miami-Dade Fire Lieutenant Charged in Hidden Camera Case

A former Miami-Dade Fire Rescue lieutenant has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of video voyeurism in connection with a hidden camera discovered inside a fire station bathroom in 2023.

DC Fire Facing Two Suits over Beards

Two groups of District of Columbia firefighters have filed suit challenging the department’s no-beard rule. The two suits, filed earlier this week in US District Court for the District of Columbia, allege separate claims that reach the same end: firefighters want the right to have beards.

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Job Function: Battalion Chief / Division Chief

Years in Fire/EMS:: 39

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Years With Department/Agency: 29

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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.