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August 11, 2026
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Charleston Firefighter’s Union President Claims Termination Was Retaliation for Union Advocacy
The president of the Charleston Firefighters Association, IAFF 61, has filed suit in federal court claiming the City of Charleston terminated him in retaliation for his union activities,
including his role in an earlier lawsuit over conditions at a city fire station.
John E. Baker II filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina naming the City, Human Resources and Organizational Development Director Tammy O’Berry, and
Employee Relations Manager Lee Wilder. The complaint alleges violations of his First Amendment rights to speech, association, and petition.
Baker joined the Charleston Fire Department in 2019 and was elected president of Local 61 in 2023. According to the complaint, he received several awards and had no disciplinary history
other than one tardy notation before his termination in May 2026. He served as a fire engineer.
According to the complaint, the dispute traces back to living conditions at Station 9. On July 17, 2024, firefighter Robert Tackett contacted President Baker about an HVAC malfunction
that reportedly left bunk rooms above 90 degrees. President Baker raised the concern with Fire Chief Daniel Curia.
The complaint alleges that after the chief learned Tackett had contacted the union, he instructed one of Tackett’s supervisors to “find something” in the code of conduct to “write up”
Tackett. Tackett was transferred to another station on July 26, 2024.
Station 9 was temporarily closed in November 2024 for HVAC replacement. According to the complaint, a mold assessment had documented visible mold in six rooms and recommended remediation
as soon as possible.
Tackett and Local 61 sued the City and Chief Curia in March 2025, alleging Tackett was disciplined for reporting the station conditions to the union and that the discipline was intended
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filed stipulations of dismissal in February 2026.
During discovery in that case, Local 61 produced nearly 100 screenshots of text messages between Tackett and President Baker. Six of those screenshots later became the focus of an HR
investigation into President Baker. One exchange concerned firefighters visiting from Saudi Arabia through an exchange program. While discussing whether the City would repair the air
conditioning for the visitors, President Baker used the slur “towel head.” The complaint acknowledges that President Baker admitted the term was wrong and expressed regret for using
it.
According to HR’s investigative report...
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Kansas City Kansas Firefighters Sue Over Restrictions on Union Speech
Kansas City, Kansas firefighters have filed suit claiming the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas violated their First Amendment rights by prohibiting their
union from discussing apparatus staffing and firefighter safety with elected officials.
KCK Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 64 filed suit in US District Court for the District of Kansas naming the Unified Government and its Board of Commissioners as defendants.
The suit alleges violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendments under 42 USC § 1983.
According to the complaint, the dispute traces back to an August 2024 decision by the Board of Commissioners to adopt a revenue-neutral budget for 2025. Local 64 alleges that the budget
reduced staffing on ladder trucks and other specialty apparatus from four firefighters to three.
Concerned that the reduction would continue beyond 2025, Local 64’s Executive Board wrote to the mayor and commissioners in July 2025. The letter raised concerns about apparatus staffing,
shortages of turnout gear, access to annual cancer screenings, and conditions in the city’s fire stations.
On December 29, 2025, four Kansas City, Kansas firefighters were seriously injured during a structure fire. The complaint states that a subsequent National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health investigation identified inadequate apparatus staffing as a contributing factor.
Quoting the NIOSH report:
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Advanced FLSA: Firefighters Work Schedules for the 21st Century
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ADVANCED Disciplinary Challenges
in the Fire Service
August 26-27 2026
Seattle, Washington
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Family and Medical Leave Act, Sick Leave Abuse & the Fire Service:
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Managing Disciplinary Challenges
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Advanced FLSA: Executive Exemption: Fire Officers and Overtime
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Fair Labor Standards Act for Fire Departments
October 13-15, 2026
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Advanced Garrity Issues: Firefighters and the Right to Remain Silent
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ADVANCED Disciplinary Challenges
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October 27-28 2026
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Advanced Disciplinary Issues: Credibility Determinations
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November 4, 2026 - 1:00pm ET
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Preventing Discrimination Claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act
** Live Webinar **
November 12, 2026 - 1:00pm ET
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Most ADA claims against fire and EMS agencies do not arise from intentional discrimination. They arise when well-intentioned leaders make decisions that seem reasonable but violate the
highly technical requirements of the ADA.
Hiring decisions, medical evaluations, return-to-work determinations, fitness-for-duty assessments, and extended leave requests all present legal traps that can expose a department
to significant liability.
This webinar reviews the most important—and sometimes counterintuitive—issues emergency service entities encounter under the ADA. Topics include navigating pre-offer versus post-offer
medical examinations, handling requests for light duty, evaluating indefinite leave, documenting essential functions, coordinating with treating providers, and avoiding common pitfalls
that lead to costly litigation.
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Managing Disciplinary Challenges
in the Fire Service
November 18-19, 2026
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
hosted by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District
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Advanced Disciplinary Issues: Toxic Employees
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The name is offensive to some, but managing a toxic employee is one of the most difficult challenges an officer will face. At risk are the effects of the employee’s toxicity on coworkers
and the workplace, while at the same time the likelihood that the employee will respond with grievances, lawsuits or perhaps by attacking those trying to do the right thing.
The problems associated with toxic personalities transcend the fire service, but our unique culture combined with the realities of public employment make handling toxic employees all
the more difficult. Toxic bosses can complicate matters even further. This program focuses on how to recognize and manage toxic employees.
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Managing Disciplinary Challenges
in the Fire Service
January 13-14, 2027
Charleston, South Carolina
hosted by the Goose Creek Fire Department
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Live webinars on a range of fire law topics are available. Get the training you need at prices you can afford through online classes. Limited dates available for late 2026.
Also booking dates in 2027 for live-in-person classes.
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The Judgment Line is now available!!!
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What folks are saying:
With Hemmingway’s crisp precision and Turow’s narrative turns, Curt Varone crafts an engaging modern parable that confronts humanity’s ancient and enduring ethical dilemmas.
Dr. Denis Onieal , Deputy US Fire Administrator (ret), Chief, Jersey City Fire Department (ret)
Curt Varone’s The Judgement Line is more than a compelling novel— it is a philosophical journey into justice, ethics, conscience, and the human spirit.
Erin McGruder, MPA, Director of Training and Education
Curt’s work is spellbinding and immerses that reader in such a way that each chapter causes serious personal introspection.
Dennis L. Rubin, Fire Chief
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Curt Varone
Curt Varone has over 50 years of experience in the fire service. He served twenty-nine years with the Providence, Rhode Island, Fire Department, retiring as a Deputy Assistant Chief
(shift-commander). He has been a practicing attorney for 40 years licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. Besides his Juris Doctor, he has a Master of Science degree in Forensic Psychology.
He previously served as the Director of the Public Fire Protection Division at the National Fire Protection Association. Curt has written two books, Legal Considerations for Fire and
Emergency Services, and Fire Officer's Legal Handbook. He is a contributing editor for Firehouse Magazine writing the Fire Law column and remains active as a deputy chief with the Exeter
(RI) Fire Department.
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More Fire Law News
* Fire Law Roundup for August 10, 2026 <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GI-phtZB-EO9pg9MjUX6TFcCZSAS9hX7cZBedKlz07l9JzRpL4L615XSTYhhyLnzDzCgELxcxu-XZwTw-IysaQ9AgmIQBAxRL7c25jNRcoV72svCZyak5B
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* Texas Volunteer Firefighter Claims MS Discrimination Led to Dismissal <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GI-phtZB-EO9pg9MjUX6TFcCZSAS9hX7cZBedKlz07l9JzRpL4L615XSTYhhyLnzM-s-gMHWpcyfqe9Dn3Bbl
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* North Dakota Firefighter Challenges Warrantless Search of Cellphone <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GI-phtZB-EO9pg9MjUX6TFcCZSAS9hX7cZBedKlz07l9JzRpL4L615XSTYhhyLnzN5kE62H7CCuYEGfV5PE5ls1
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Fire Law News Fireground Photos
A big thank you is in order to Ken LaBelle of NRIFIREPHOTOS.com for supplying a new fireground photo each week for Fire Law News. For those not familiar with Ken's work, please visit
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Beyond the Blog
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* Former Arkansas fire chief pleads guilty of theft and abuse of office <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GI-phtZB-EO9pg9MjUX6TFcCZSAS9hX7cZBedKlz07l9JzRpL4L615XSTYhhyLnz8uRNRTXDtKpq3i_hZx08u
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* South Korea: Public Official Arrested for Defaming Deceased Firefighter <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GI-phtZB-EO9pg9MjUX6TFcCZSAS9hX7cZBedKlz07l9JzRpL4L615XSTYhhyLnzxm-dd4N7nTaGjd16_KN
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* Norwich awaits ruling on fire command plan after court showdown in career-volunteer battle <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GI-phtZB-EO9pg9MjUX6TFcCZSAS9hX7cZBedKlz07l9JzRpL4L615XSTYhhyLnz
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* Ruling gives Avenal Fire Department its independence from Kings County <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001GI-phtZB-EO9pg9MjUX6TFcCZSAS9hX7cZBedKlz07l9JzRpL4L615XSTYhhyLnz-5D5e8oZSAEgUrd0F0d6
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Advanced Disciplinary Challenges in
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