Reducing Exposure to Liability

Minimizing liability exposure is critical. If bodily injury or property damage occurs as a result of the activities of your fire department, you could be held liable.

The following resources can help you to reduce or to eliminate your exposure to liability:

• Fair and Neutral Physical Testing of Potential or Probationary Members
• Libel, Slander and Defamation in the Fire Service
• Potential Gender Discrimination Lawsuits for denial of female membership pursuant to New York State Executive Law section 296
• Potential Lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act
• Preventing Lawsuits Regarding Expulsion/Removal of Members in Violation of Bylaws
• Preventing Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
• Contractual Liabilities Guidelines
• Sample Contractual Risk Transfer
• Inflatable Amusement Rides