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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FireRescue1 Grants

$240K grant helps N.Y. firefighters fight EV fires

Doyle Fire District thanked Cheektowaga officials and Rep. Tim Kennedy for a $240,000 grant that funded an EV fire-suppression system

October 09, 2025 01:01 PM

Bill Carey

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Firefighter Death

Tenn. USAR task force announces death of founding member

The FEMA Urban Search and Rescue pioneer helped build TN-TF1 and Memphis FD Special Operations

October 09, 2025 06:00 AM

Bill Carey

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Animal Rescue

N.Y. fire chief apologizes for how firefighters tried to rescue cat in tree

Video showed the cat, later euthanized, being tossed from the tree by firefighters with a hoseline

October 08, 2025 10:00 AM

Bill Carey

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Education & Training

Everyone goes home — except some recruits and applicants

Fatalities that occur during agility tests and academy drills underscore the need for tougher medical screening, heat-stress limits and on-site EMS

October 07, 2025 03:47 PM

Bill Carey

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Legal Issues

IAFF asks court to dismiss lawsuits against NFPA over PPE standards related to PFAS

The firefighters’ union moved to dismiss with prejudice its PFAS-related lawsuit over NFPA’s firefighter gear standard

October 07, 2025 08:45 AM

Bill Carey

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Arson/Investigation

3 injured while escaping from fire at S.C. judge’s home

Investigators have not found evidence of criminal intent, though the judge reportedly received threats before the blaze

October 06, 2025 12:42 PM

Bill Carey

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Safety

Texas city outfits all fire, EMS units with ballistic vests after recorded 14,000 hours of wear in 2024

Funding approved by the Central Texas Public Safety Commission will outfit all Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMScrews with upgraded body armor

October 04, 2025 04:00 PM

Bill Carey