Managing Disciplinary Challenges in the Fire Service
This 2-day program is intended for chiefs and fire officers who may have to investigate misconduct by firefighters, as well as union representatives who may need to advise members during an internal investigation. HR professionals and attorneys who represent fire departments and firefighter unions will also benefit from the program. The course looks at the causes for disciplinary problems and explains proven methods for conducting a fair and impartial investigation.
Attendees will learn how to organize and conduct an investigation, interview witnesses, preserve evidence, and find the truth while respecting the honorable service that firefighters provide. The course will also provide an introduction to the professional standards concept, and look at the strategic steps that fire service leaders need to consider when addressing disciplinary issues. Due process, Weingarten, and Garrity are covered along with the impact of civil service, collective bargaining and firefighter bill of rights laws. The program incorporates numerous case studies pulled from today’s headlines.
Instructor: Curt Varone, JD, MS, EFO
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 forty years, licensed in both Rhode Island and Maine. Besides his Juris Doctorate, he has a Master’s 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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https://ezregister.com/events/42528/