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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Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI)

Former CFSI director Bill Webb to receive 2026 Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award

Webb will be honored for three decades of advocacy that helped strengthen national firefighter support and secure programs like the Assistance to Firefighters Grant

January 26, 2026 06:04 PM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

N.M. firefighter/EMT dies after collapsing during EMS call

Brittany Hathaway, a firefighter/EMT with Cliff Gila Fire Department, Gila Regional EMS and Central Dispatch, collapsed while responding to a medical call

January 26, 2026 11:20 AM

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FEMA

FEMA halts disaster worker terminations ahead of winter storm

FEMA has activated its National Response Coordination Center and deployed response teams and resources to Texas, Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania

January 23, 2026 12:03 PM

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NIOSH

Report: Preplanning of vacant structures highlighted in death of Houston firefighter

Collapse during RIT operations highlights the need for improved pre-incident planning and collapse zone awareness at vacant structures

January 20, 2026 03:57 PM

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Structure Fire

Va. firefighters battle massive blaze at closed Georgia-Pacific plywood plant

Strong winds pushed embers into nearby woods and sparked 10 to 12 brush fires up to two miles away as firefighters from multiple departments worked the blaze

January 16, 2026 06:52 AM

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Water Supply

D.C. firefighters face blocked hydrant during apartment fire

D.C. Fire and EMS responded to a small first-floor apartment fire on Livingston Terrace and reminded the public not to block fire hydrants

January 14, 2026 09:43 AM

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Extrication

3 Md. medevacs, Shock Trauma GO-TEAM, respond to interstate crash

A garbage truck struck a tractor-trailer, killing the driver and sending three others to the hospital during a response that included extended extrication and the use of whole blood

January 14, 2026 08:26 AM

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Education & Training

Philadelphia Fire Department launches immersive ‘Disaster City’ EMS training center

The new Kensington-based facility uses high-fidelity disaster simulations to strengthen EMS readiness for mass casualty and complex emergency responses

January 13, 2026 03:37 PM

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Retired N.J. fire chief recognized for advancing NFFF mission

Retired Wildwood Fire Chief Daniel Speigel was recognized with the Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award for decades of service advancing the foundation’s mission

January 09, 2026 12:25 PM

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Fire Chief

Ohio fire chief retires after disciplinary probe tied to fatal 2023 fire engine crash

Columbus Division of Fire Chief Jeff Happ submitted his retirement notice after an independent investigation found alleged supervisory and conduct violations

January 09, 2026 08:57 AM

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