Fire Service Court: Issued Vehicles and Controlled Substances
John Murphy discusses the legalities of department cars that are issued to individuals, and then dives into a few current issues about controlled substances on medic units.
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It’s the Public’s Money
Like other organizations, fire service agencies are often targets for embezzlement. John K. Murphy discusses how to mitigate risks of theft.
Fire Service Court: Managing Records
John K. Murphy and Chip Comstock look at managing fire department records and the associated obligations and liabilities.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Fire Service
DEI training is not litigation prevention training. It is a method to train your fighters about other members of your organization.
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Pregnancy in the Fire Service: A Cultural Shift
Stephanie White and John K. Murphy consider the cultural and legal angles of fire departments and pregnant firefighters.
The Legal Side of Leadership In 2024
John K. Murphy on what fire service leaders need to know when it comes to legal threats to their departments.
Firefighter Behavioral Health: Injury and L&I
Beth Murphy invites John Murphy on to discuss PTSD, L&I, and navigating injury.
Death of the Public Duty Doctrine
Due care and caution is required when dealing with the public's emergencies. We must provide the best services and minimize mistakes.
Legal Groundhog Day
It seems fire departments are doomed to revisit the same legal quagmires again and again. John K. Murphy on how to change that.
Podcast: Fire Service Court
John K. Murphy looks at legal issues in the fire service, including FLSA and more.
Fire Chief Liabilities and Avoiding Legal Pitfalls
The chief’s position has numerous leadership perils. John K. Murphy offers some pointers for fire chiefs on navigating these narrow straits.
Waivers of Liability: Helpful or Harmful?
A waiver created for your fire department operations must contain clear and unambiguous language to protect your organization from liability.