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Bill Carey

Associate Editor

Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at news@lexipol.com.

LATEST ARTICLES
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Veteran Boston firefighter killed in fall during fire
Boston firefighter Robert “Bobby” T. Kilduff Jr., a 24-year veteran and third-generation firefighter, died after falling from the third floor during fire in Dorchester
May 24, 2026 06:36 AM
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Apparatus Crash
Video: LAFD fire engine overturns while responding to fire
Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response
May 20, 2026 09:16 AM
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Legal Issues
4 R.I. firefighters reinstated after marijuana investigation
Pawtuckett firefighters reached settlements with the city after suing for wrongful termination over discipline tied to alleged cannabis use
May 19, 2026 10:18 AM
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Mayday
Video: N.Y. firefighter caught in staircase collapse during house fire
A Catskill firefighter suffered minor injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath him during a house fire
May 19, 2026 08:53 AM
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Emergency Management
What are fire police? Understanding their role at emergency scenes
Common in many volunteer fire departments, fire police help manage traffic, secure scenes and support emergency operations
May 18, 2026 07:03 PM
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FireRescue1 Grants
FEMA makes $648M available in grants to help first responders nationwide
The funding includes $291.6 million for Assistance to Firefighters Grants, $324 million for SAFER grants and $32.4 million for Fire Prevention and Safety grants, with applications open from May 19 to June 22
May 18, 2026 06:23 PM
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Fire-based EMS
Maine FD launches EMS-only paramedic pilot program as fire calls decrease
The Bangor Fire Department’s EMS-only pilot program is aimed at handling a rising EMS call volume while keeping firefighters available for fire responses
May 13, 2026 10:16 AM
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Legal Issues
N.Y. city reaches nearly $6M settlement in firefighter’s LODD
The settlement tied to Jason Arno’s 2023 line-of-duty death is the largest involving the Buffalo Fire Department and follows a report citing missed mayday calls, poor accountability and equipment issues
May 12, 2026 12:40 PM
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Emergency Management
First on the scene: Empowering community members as ‘first’ responders
The right messaging and training can give community members the confidence to step up during emergencies
May 05, 2026 12:45 PM
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NIOSH
Report on Pa. FF’s mayday, fall highlights importance of survival training and inspections
A NIOSH investigation into a boarding house fire shows why departments must train for emergency egress and competing strategies
May 05, 2026 06:15 AM
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