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David "Chip" Comstock Jr. replied to Larry Lasich's discussion Expectation of privacy? Search warrents needed? in the group Fire Law Forum with Legal Experts
David "Chip" Comstock Jr. joined John Salka's group
Chief's Thoughts and Concerns
Whether you are the chief of a small career department, a volunteer company or a battalion or deputy chief in a large urban department there are issues and concerns that you have to deal with. Join us and share ideas and solutions with other chiefs.
David "Chip" Comstock Jr. replied to Todd McKee's discussion Non Union Departments in the group Fire Law Forum with Legal Experts"In Ohio- city, village, township and district firefighters are protected by the Ohio Revised Code. For example, see RC Section 505.38 for Township/district employees. A firefighter is entitled to a hearing. However, asking someone to resign avoids…"
David "Chip" Comstock Jr. replied to Dennis E Sampson's discussion suspensions without due process in the group Fire Law Forum with Legal Experts"Every firefighter who has some vested right as a quasi public employee may be entitle to due process before termination--whether a paid or volunteer firefighter. However, due process may simply mean the ability to tell your side of the story after…"
David "Chip" Comstock Jr. replied to Barry Aptt's discussion NFPA Standards and their legal powers in the group Fire Law Forum with Legal Experts"I don't think the ANSI adoption makes a difference, although there are certain private fire investigators who push NFPA 921 (they usually sit on the committee!) like it has the force of law. Many courts do use 921 as "the standard"…"
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Profile Information
- Lives in:
- 111 South Main Street, Poland Ohio 44514
- Department:
- Western Reserve Joint Fire District
- Title/rank:
- Chief
- Years of public service:
- 26
- Agency structure:
- Volunteer fire department
- Professional Qualifications:
- CFOD
- Areas of expertise:
- Legal
- Web site:
- http://www.csandw.com
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 6:45pm on October 5, 2008,
John Bierling said… - Hello Chief,
I would like to send you some information about Incident Command Training which is critical to success when bad things happen. Would you please send your email address so I can send this information to you.
Thanks,
John Bierling
- At 7:45pm on October 2, 2008,
Todd McKee said… - Welcome, Please allow me to invite you to the group called Unique HazMat Incidents. Feel free to share your thoughts. Todd McKee
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