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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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Fire News
Free FIFA World Cup tickets available to first responders, veterans
FIFA, Vet Tix and Bank of America have partnered to make $2.25M worth of World Cup tickets available as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration
June 05, 2026 03:25 PM
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Fire-based EMS
Mich. FD explores launching its own ambulance transport service
The Cascade Fire Department is developing a BLS transport program to handle rising low-acuity calls and reduce delays when private providers are tied up on higher-priority emergencies
June 05, 2026 11:52 AM
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FireRescue1 Grants
Ill. FD receives grant to replace gear cleaning equipment
A $19,100 state grant will help the Oswego Fire Protection District replace aging extractors used to remove carcinogens from firefighters’ protective gear
June 04, 2026 10:50 AM
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Fire Service Staffing
N.C. officials may eliminate firefighter manpower unit
Squad 410 firefighters said they were shocked by the proposed elimination of the Cabarrus County support unit, which officials say is no longer needed as more departments add paid staff
June 03, 2026 10:08 AM
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Legislation and Funding
Ill. FD raises fees for repeated non-emergency EMS calls
The Schaumburg Fire Department says the new fee policy is aimed at reducing repeated calls for lift assists and household help
June 03, 2026 09:54 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Ill. firefighter/paramedic dies while on duty
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District firefighter/paramedic John Morgan was remembered for his dedication to public service and compassionate patient care
June 02, 2026 09:41 AM
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Firefighter Death
Md. firefighter/paramedic dies after 24-hour shift
Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd, who had served with the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department since 2006, suffered a medical emergency at home
June 01, 2026 09:33 AM
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Labor and Union Issues
Colo. fire lieutenant remains demoted over fire truck ‘prank’
The Aurora Civil Service Commission said Lieutenant John Casessa acted unprofessionally when a fire engine ran a police sergeant off the road
May 27, 2026 10:32 AM
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Fire Stations and Firehouses
N.Y. firehouse fire causes more than $5M in damage
Investigators are looking into whether an iPad sparked the fire inside the Menands firehouse
May 27, 2026 09:20 AM
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Social Media
Take the crew photo — but do it right
Fireground crew photos can build pride, document department history and support recruitment, but posting them requires good judgment
May 26, 2026 04:10 PM
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