Volunteer Fire & EMS Lawyers
What’s the Role of Volunteer Fire and EMS Attorneys?
Ratliff Jackson LLP offers legal counsel for Volunteer Fire and EMS providers. We provide proactive guidance on compliance, governance, risk management, labor and employment contracts and operational matters. Ratliff Jackson LLP helps these organizations prevent legal problems, operate efficiently, and protect the organization, its leadership and its members.
Why Do Fire EMS Need Legal Counsel?
Fire departments and EMS need legal counsel because the job comes with enough inherent risks. You need someone who has the expertise to handle the legal risks. Uh, there’s a my rate of risk that can face your department from the governance, risk management, labor and employment contracts, and the operational side. So where we can come in and help is not as a reactive but as a proactive partner in managing those risks.
What type of legal risks do Volunteer Fire & EMS face?
What type of legal risks do volunteer emergency service organizations face? Emergency service organizations face a wide range of risks. They can come from compliance with regulations, such as those from the state, NFPA, etc. Governance matters like your nonprofit status, your bylaws, your membership policies, and risk management. We all know that it’s an inherently risky job with labor and employment challenges. It’s becoming especially common with more and more volunteer stations stepping out of the true volunteer model and into a combination model with paid roles. And in some situations, union matters arise.
How can a Lawyer protect Fire & EMS Departments from liability?
How can a lawyer protect Fire & EMS departments from liability? Legal counsel can help protect your department from liability by serving as your proactive partner. We can come in and identify risks before they become problems, which may stem from documentation, training, bylaws, or policies.