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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.

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Education & Training
Ga. FD offers free training on hazards, explosion that killed battalion chief
The course turns NIOSH findings from the Greene County explosion into tactics and policy updates for rapid reefer ID, construction/insulation risks, reefer-specific size-up and chief readiness
November 04, 2025 11:36 AM
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Fire Stations and Firehouses
Iowa couple donates farm to fund new fire, EMS station
Proceeds from Francis and Annola Schweitzberger’s donated farm helped build a modern facility with upgraded apparatus and safety features
November 04, 2025 09:56 AM
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Technical Rescue
Pittsburgh EMS rescues 29 passengers after Monongahela Incline cars stall
Pittsburgh EMS and firefighters executed coordinated rope and ladder operations to remove 29 passengers from two stalled rail cars
November 03, 2025 11:55 AM
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Fatal Incident
2 first responders, volunteer killed at Okla. drag racing event
A fire chief, police officer and race volunteer were killed in two seperate incidents at the Hartshorne H-Town Throwdown
November 03, 2025 11:18 AM
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Education & Training
Va. FD releases live fire training report after firefighter injury, pledges sweeping safety fixes
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue partnered with the Fire Safety Research Institute to run controlled burn experiments and conduct interviews, revealing gaps in training plans, policies and PPE education
October 31, 2025 10:15 AM
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Fire Stations and Firehouses
Fire destroys Mich. firehouse, collapses roof, damages fire trucks
The Garfield Township Volunteer Fire Department’s firehouse was destroyed, leaving members to see if the apparatus is salvageable
October 31, 2025 08:28 AM
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Station Design
N.C. FD ‘breaks hose’ to open new $9M firehouse
Salisbury’s new firehouse replaces the 1956 station with three double bays, an engine and ladder company, and five integrated operations
October 30, 2025 11:00 AM
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FireRescue1 Grants
Calif. FD receives $3M SAFER grant to hire firefighters, staff future station
The federal grant will help Rocklin expand fire staffing and prepare for a fourth station to meet growing emergency service demands
October 30, 2025 09:23 AM
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Legal Issues
Md. FF allegedly used firehouse Wi-Fi to upload child pornography
The Prince George’s County lieutenant is being held without bond and faces multiple charges
October 29, 2025 11:49 AM
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National First Responders Day
Ky. county first responders take center stage at hospital’s ‘Heroes Fest’
Firefighters, EMS crews and police officers connected with Warren County families, highlighting the training and teamwork behind public safety
October 28, 2025 09:51 AM
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