EMS and Fire Documentation: The Power of the Written Word
Writing a complete incident narrative or fire report will “save your bacon” during times of litigation, writes John K. Murphy.
Legal Issues You Can Solve
John K. Murphy examines how a fire department can best prepare itself for the threat of litigation that can pop up at any moment.
Former TX Firefighter Sentenced in Shooting Death of Former Colleague
In a Colorado courtroom, former Odessa firefighter Evan Gaw apologized before he was sentenced in the shooting death of former Odessa firefighter Michael Mack.
Podcast: Fire Service Court: Legal Documentation
Hosts John Murphy and Curt Varone talk about the legal importance of documentation for fire and EMS agencies and other topics.
LACoFD火Captain’s Family Gets $2.7M in Lawsuit over Fatal Off-Duty Crash
A jury that found both the late firefighter and Caltrans were equally at fault in a 2019 collision between his Jeep and a dump truck.
Podcast: Fire Service Court
Retired deputy chief and attorney John K. Murphy examines a variety of legal issues facing fire departments.
Commentary: ‘The N-Word,’ Firefighters, and Free Speech
John K. Murphy reviews a recent case involving racial slurs and what the implications are for both discourse and the fire service as exemplars.
Man Charged with Arson After NJ Fire That Left Firefighter Injured
Authorities have charged a South Jersey man with arson following a fire at a Goodwill store in Gloucester County.
Woman Arrested after Boy Dies in CO Apartment Fire
A woman was arrested Monday on murder and arson charges after a fire swept through a three-story apartment building in suburban Denver.
Los Angeles County Faces Lawsuits in Fatal Fire Station Shooting
After a Los Angeles County firefighter fatally shot a colleague and wounded a captain at the Agua Dulce fire station, county officials are facing a pair of lawsuits .
