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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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International Association of Fire Chiefs
IAFC selects former N.C. fire, acting U.S. Fire Administrator as CEO
Donna Black brings nearly three decades of fire service leadership, including roles as fire chief in Duck, IAFC president and board chair, and acting U.S. Fire Administrator
February 18, 2026 02:26 PM
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Firefighter Memorials
Minn. FD, PD remember first responders slain during domestic violence call
Burnsville remembers two officers and a firefighter/paramedic who were killed on Feb. 18, 2024, during an hours-long standoff
February 18, 2026 12:15 PM
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Social Media
Ala. ' Stretcher Push Curling’ video goes viral
East Alabama Fire District firefighters turned their bay floor into an “Olympic” arena
February 18, 2026 11:26 AM
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Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
4 firefighters injured as Okla. wildfires burn more than 155,000 acres
Three firefighters were hurt when their truck rolled over in Beaver County; another was injured in a separate crash
February 18, 2026 09:35 AM
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Firefighter Memorials
N.Y. FD honors fallen firefighter with vigil, park renaming on anniversary of LODD
The Binghamton Fire Department marked the first anniversary of John “JR” Gaudet’s line-of-duty death as city leaders renamed West End Park in his memory
February 17, 2026 08:56 AM
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Off Duty
Off-duty Tenn. firefighter helps save 3 people from house fire
Covington Firefighter Terrance Smith spotted smoke while driving home after a 24-hour shift and alerted residents
February 17, 2026 08:23 AM
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FDNY
FDNY warns hydrant-blocking is delaying firefighting across city
A 157% spike in 311 complaints and repeated incidents at active fire scenes have prompted criminal summonses and steep fines
February 16, 2026 02:24 PM
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Jimmie Johnson to unveil ‘Helmet of Heroes’ tribute to fallen firefighters at Daytona 500
The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion will debut a new helmet honoring America’s fallen firefighters in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
February 14, 2026 08:00 AM
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Firefighter Cancer
National Firefighter Registry for Cancer tops 40,000 enrollments
Officials say the NIOSH-led registry is now the nation’s largest firefighter cancer cohort, using service histories linked to state cancer data to better track risk and guide prevention
February 13, 2026 11:30 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: N.C. firefighter suffers medical emergency at house fire
A White Level firefighter suffered a medical emergency during a fire on Hickory Rock Road and later died at a hospital
February 11, 2026 10:37 AM
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