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September 29, 2026
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Nebraska Firefighter Applicant Rejected Over Homeschool Diploma
A Nebraska volunteer firefighter who was rejected for a career position because he was homeschooled, has lost his challenge before the Fremont Civil Service Commission.
Andrew Coates, 22, is a volunteer firefighter with the Cedar Bluffs Fire Department and a Nebraska-licensed EMT. Earlier this year, he applied for a career firefighter position with
the Fremont Fire Department.
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that he had been homeschooled. The city rejected his application on the grounds that his diploma was not from an accredited high school.
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* I would say it’s a standard understanding that when someone requests a high school diploma or GED that they’re asking for an accredited diploma.
After Coates was rejected, the city changed the firefighter job requirements to specify “graduation from an accredited high school.”
Homeschooling is lawful in Nebraska. The state treats homeschools as exempt schools that are not required to satisfy the accreditation requirements applicable to accredited public and
private schools.
Coates appealed his disqualification to...
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Fair Labor Standards Act for Fire Departments
October 13-15, 2026
Kansas City, Kansas
hosted by the Kansas City (KS) Fire Department
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How important is the FLSA to fire departments?
In a career department, what would staffing look like if there was no requirement to pay overtime?
In a volunteer department, what compensation and benefits might be offered to members if there was no concern about inadvertently creating an employee?
No other law impacts fire department operations nor costs local governments more than the FLSA. Since 1985 when the US Supreme Court decided Garcia v. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit
Authority ruling that the FLSA was fully applicable to state and local governments, fire department cases have played a leading role in shaping the wage and hour landscape.
This program covers everything fire and emergency service leaders need to understand about the FLSA, including:
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* Impact of substitutions on hours worked
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* Overtime issues associated with USAR, wildland, IMAT, and DMAT deployments
* Latest on "No-Tax on Overtime" requirements
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Florida Firefighters File FLSA Suit Over Failure to Include Incentive Pay in OT and Retaliation
Fourteen current and former firefighters with the Pace Fire Rescue District in Florida have filed suit alleging the district violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to include
certification and educational incentive pay when calculating their overtime rate, and retaliated against them after they complained.
According to the complaint:
* The District has adopted a fourteen-day FLSA work period pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 207(k).
* Under Defendant’s scheduling practices, Plaintiffs are regularly scheduled to work one forty-eight-hour shift followed by ninety-six hours off, with the cycle continuously repeating.
* This schedule creates a repeating cycle of three fourteen-day work periods.
* During two of the three fourteen-day work periods, Plaintiffs are regularly scheduled to work 120 hours.
* During the third fourteen-day work period, Plaintiffs are regularly scheduled to work 96 hours.
* This three work period cycle repeats approximately eight (8) times over the course of the year.
* During each long work period, Plaintiffs work fourteen hours of regularly scheduled overtime above the applicable FLSA threshold of 106 hours for fire fighters under a fourteen-day
§ 207(k) work period. See 29 C.F.R. § 553.230.
* In addition to their regularly scheduled shifts, Plaintiffs routinely work additional hours that further increase the number of overtime hours worked during a work period.
* Plaintiffs are compensated at an hourly rate established by their position and pay classification with Defendant (hereinafter referred to as “contractual hourly rate”).
* Plaintiffs are compensated at one and one-half times their contractual hourly rate for hours work beyond 106 hours in a fourteen-day work period.
* In addition to base hourly compensation, Defendant provides employees with additional compensation, including certification pay associated with Fire Officer 1, Instructor, Fire Inspector,
Safety Officer, Pump Operator, Live Fire Instructor, Paramedic, and similar certifications and educational incentive pay (herein after collectively referred to as “Incentive Pay”).
* The District calculates Incentive Pay annually by totaling all incentive amounts for which an employee is eligible and distributes that compensation throughout the year by paying one
twenty-sixth (1/26) of the annual amount each pay period under a single “Incentive Pay” line item.
* [U]pon information and belief, Defendant failed to include Incentive Pay when calculating employees’ regular rate for purposes of overtime compensation.
The complaint uses a firefighter’s compensation during a September 22 to October 5, 2024 work period to illustrate the alleged underpayment. The firefighter worked approximately...
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Advanced Garrity Issues: Firefighters and the Right to Remain Silent
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ADVANCED Disciplinary Challenges
in the Fire Service
October 27-28 2026
Columbus, Ohio
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Advanced Disciplinary Issues: Credibility Determinations
** Live Webinar **
November 4, 2026 - 1:00pm ET
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Preventing Discrimination Claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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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
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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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Fair Labor Standards Act for Fire Departments
December 7-9, 2026
Seattle, Washington
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Advanced FLSA: Calculating Regular Rate for Firefighters and other First Responders
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December 16, 2026 - 1:00pm ET
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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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FLSA Bootcamp for Volunteer &
Combination Fire Departments
** Live Webinar **
January 20, 2027 - 1:00pm ET
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Advanced FLSA: Firefighter Work Schedules for the 21st Century
** Live Webinar **
February 3, 2027 - 1:00pm ET
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Family and Medical Leave Act, Sick Leave Abuse & the Fire Service:
Averting claims of discrimination & retaliation
** Live Webinar **
February 10, 2027 - 11:00am ET
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Managing Disciplinary Challenges
in the Fire Service
February 18-19, 2027
Georgetown, Texas
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Managing Disciplinary Challenges
in the Fire Service
March 9-10, 2027
Park City, Utah
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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
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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
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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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* Black firefighter alleges retaliation after reporting noose in Lowcountry fire station <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAjUWd
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* Birmingham sues 3M, DuPont, other manufacturers over PFAS in firefighter gear <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAKq2lDgnw2CjzJ
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* Second lawsuit filed against San Isabel Electric, alleging co-op’s failures caused the Aspen Acres Fire <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hI
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* Lawyers Claim SC City Delaying Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Firefighter LODD Case <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAEE4KwnhcHWUK
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* Former Minot fire official indicted in child sex crime, fraud case <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAw90zEpmnlsg7UAlY9hv5FNiV
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* Son of FDNY Firefighter Killed on 9/11 Sues City After Age Policy Keeps Him Sidelined <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAxsD5i
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* Widow of LODD firefighter accuses City of Columbia of stalling lawsuit <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAyaC_pMX82EhGtM5IiHHB
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* Judge tosses suit against Ovid in fight over firefighter's house fire <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYA-s0BxYjX59DZHvcCm14hj
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* Omaha firefighter arrested on multiple child pornography charges, OPD says <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAI0b2sdrGR5he8FNb
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* Four Black LAFD Investigators Denied New Trial <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAiMLtIweuqnN83C7-B8dPK7luUvjoy1WpcWo8aXbgDphM
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* Cancer diagnosis puts Beaumont firefighter at odds with city <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAxBN4G28mLYqCZ_4ZrIKbu_iv7RreIK
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* Former Beverly Hills deputy fire chief arrested on stalking <https://numfmp7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001q1QtLQKHWEKfzNVwXszTb5kGYUk0IRHx52NL0K4jfc8rvfEn3hIvqV-ondOcFFYAJ5DMgRYi14KYzSjl_CZP6WOr-e3baVH
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Advanced Disciplinary Challenges in
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Advanced Disciplinary Issues: Credibility Determinations
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Managing Disciplinary Challenges in
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Advanced Disciplinary Issues: Toxic Employees
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Advanced FLSA: Calculating Regular Rate for Firefighters and other First Responders
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FLSA Bootcamp for Volunteer & Combination Departments
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Advanced FLSA: Firefighter Work Schedules for the 21st Century
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