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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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Station Design
Fla. FD breaks ground on health and wellness center for firefighters
The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department will now have a permanent location to provide annual physicals, cardiac stress tests and cancer-related screenings
March 02, 2026 11:54 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Texas firefighter dies after being overcome by smoke during grass fire
Tri Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Jeff Derrick became disoriented and was overcome by heavy smoke while trying to escape
March 02, 2026 06:30 AM
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Technical Rescue
Watch: Texas firefighters rescue balloonists stuck on cell phone tower
The balloon struck a cell phone tower in northern Gregg County, leaving two occupants stranded hundreds of feet above the ground
March 02, 2026 06:00 AM
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Fatal Incident
Body found 2 days after fire by family despite Mo. firefighters saying house was empty
After Mid County Fire Protection District firefighters pulled out due to a roof collapse, relatives say they were told the home had been searched
February 27, 2026 12:59 PM
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Brotherhood and Sisterhood
What are FOOLS? Inside the Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society
FOOLS is one of the most visible firefighter organizations in North America, known for its emphasis on tradition, training and fireground competence
February 24, 2026 04:42 PM
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Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Kan. firefighters lift son to see firefighter dad at burn unit
After two Clark County firefighters were flown to a burn unit following wildfire operations, Wichita firefighters coordinated a lift outside Ascension Via Christi St. Francis for a brief visit
February 24, 2026 11:19 AM
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Station Design
Ariz. FD opens new firehouse with health-focused design
Tucson Station 14 features individualized alerting, on-site decontamination and upgraded living and fitness space
February 24, 2026 09:39 AM
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Apparatus
Inside the Hosebed: Hyattsville, Md. Engines 801, 801B
This department in Prince George’s County runs a 400' 1-3/4" hoseline with a 7/8" tip on its two engines
February 24, 2026 07:53 AM
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Health & Wellness
Calif. firefighter chooses greater leg amputation to return to duty after crash
After a 2025 motorcycle crash led to the amputation of his left leg, Merced Firefighter Rhett Avant chose a below-the-knee amputation to improve his prosthetic options
February 23, 2026 05:07 PM
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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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