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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Apparatus Crash

Ga. firefighter loses leg after fire engine crash

DeKalb County Firefighter Eboni Kennedy lost a leg and has undergone multiple surgeries as a fundraiser seeks to help cover medical costs

December 19, 2025 11:14 AM

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Hazards and Hazmat

7 Ohio FFs among 10 sickened in fatal CO leak

A Bloom Township resident died after a carbon monoxide incident that also sent three civilians and seven firefighters to hospitals

December 19, 2025 09:57 AM

Bill Carey

Firefighter Cancer

Bill recognizing occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for firefighters heads to president’s desk

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits

December 18, 2025 11:26 AM

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Collapse

FDNY firefighter trapped, burned in collapse during bakery fire

FDNY crews battled heavy fire, a partial collapse and nearly nine hours of operations during a five-alarm matzo factory fire in Brooklyn

December 18, 2025 08:18 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire-based EMS

Calif. FD launches nurse-paramedic unit to handle low-acuity 911 calls

Santa Monica’s new Advanced Provider Unit pairs a nurse practitioner with a firefighter/paramedic, freeing ambulances for critical emergencies and reducing unnecessary transports

December 17, 2025 11:16 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire Chief

Mich. fire chief out as lawsuit alleges discrimination over bra inquiry

Lansing will not renew Fire Chief Brian Sturdivant’s contract as the city faces a civil rights lawsuit accusing him of discriminatory conduct toward a female firefighter

December 17, 2025 11:05 AM

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Fitness & Health

Colo. firefighters to start shifts later after study shows early hours cut sleep

Data showing reduced sleep during 7 a.m. starts prompted West Metro to delay firefighter shift times by two hours

December 16, 2025 10:21 AM

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Search and Rescue

Why every fire department should carry Cyanokits

Data from the Firefighter Rescue Survey shows how often victims suffer smoke inhalation and why rapid Cyanokit use can dramatically improve rescue outcomes

December 15, 2025 01:03 PM

Bill Carey

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Mayday

‘They’re not gonna die alone': N.H. firefighters recall being trapped in house fire

Keene firefighters were briefly trapped during a house fire and suffered burns

December 15, 2025 11:44 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

N.Y. firefighter dies during rescue of injured hiker

Phoenicia Fire District Commissioner Michael J. Ryan suffered cardiac arrest while assisting with an injured hiker call

December 15, 2025 10:00 AM

Bill Carey