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

September 11, 2001

Lawmakers urge Kennedy to reappoint head of 9/11 health program

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling on the HHS secretary to reappoint Dr. John Howard to lead the WTC Health Program

July 09, 2026 04:17 PM

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Violence Against First Responders

Ohio firefighter/paramedic stabbed during court-ordered patient transport

A Springfield firefighter/paramedic suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed by a patient during a mental health transport

July 09, 2026 12:19 PM

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Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface

Colo. firefighting family loses home while battling wildfire

A volunteer firefighter continued fighting the Aspen Acres Fire even after learning the wildfire had destroyed his family’s home

July 08, 2026 08:51 AM

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Fire News

7/24, 24/7: Convenience stores across the nation thank first responders

Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day

July 07, 2026 02:55 PM

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Fire-based EMS

N.Y. county EMS adds Cyanokit for smoke inhalation patients

Rockland Paramedic Services added 14 Cyanokits to treat suspected cyanide poisoning in fire victims and firefighters

July 07, 2026 01:27 PM

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Legal Issues

Phoenix approves $605K settlement after firefighters allegedly dropped patient

The city agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging firefighters fatally injured a 76-year-old man after dropping him while carrying him from his home

July 02, 2026 09:04 AM

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Fire Department Management

N.C. county assumes control of fire, EMS from board of directors

Pender EMS & Fire employees will become county employees as most emergency services shift under county management

July 01, 2026 11:13 AM

Bill Carey

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Firefighter Cancer

Federal wildland firefighters get expanded access to N95 masks

The Forest Service and Interior Department will allow trained wildland firefighters to use N95 respirators on the fireline while adding decontamination protocols to reduce long-term exposure

June 30, 2026 03:49 PM

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Arson/Investigation

Police search for suspects in Va. USAR training center arson

Police say arson destroyed hundreds of thousands of dollars in equipment, disrupting preparedness as Virginia Task Force 1 responds to the earthquake in Venezuela

June 30, 2026 10:15 AM

Bill Carey

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Labor and Union Issues

Va. FD sees staffing gains after switch to 49-hour workweek

Alexandria officials say morale and recruitment have improved since the department reduced firefighters’ average workweek, with additional staffing gains and a 46-hour schedule planned by 2028

June 30, 2026 10:10 AM

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