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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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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Pa. assistant chief dies from injury sustained during brush fire
Assistant Fire Chief Chip Chidester of the Harford Volunteer Fire Company died from an injury sustained while battling a 30-acre brush fire in March
April 30, 2025 06:45 AM
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: Honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty
The annual event features solemn tributes and heartfelt moments of remembrance for fallen firefighters
April 29, 2025 08:14 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: Ind. FF found unresponsive after responding to call
Milton-Washington Township Firefighter Scott Adams died a day after responding to a motor vehicle accident
April 29, 2025 11:17 AM
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FEMA
President Trump appoints new members to FEMA Review Council
The bipartisan FEMA Review Council, now co-chaired by Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth, will lead efforts in reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency response system
April 29, 2025 09:07 AM
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
NFFF Memorial Weekend to honor 140 fallen firefighters
Public ceremonies will remember fallen firefighters from 2024 and previous years
April 28, 2025 10:08 AM
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Firefighter Death
Ky. firefighter dies after crash while responding to call
The Taylor County firefighter suffered a pulmonary embolism five days after being injured in a crash
April 23, 2025 08:38 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: Utah firefighter dies after being found unresponsive in firehouse
A South Jordan firefighter was discovered unconscious in his room
April 22, 2025 10:10 AM
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Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
N.Y. students skip traditional spring break to start prescribed burns in Ga.
SUNY students spent spring break gaining hands-on experience with prescribed burns and fueling a growing passion for fire ecology back on campus
April 19, 2025 08:00 AM
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Labor and Union Issues
‘Unjust': Union challenges firing of R.I. firefighters
Pawtucket officials are defending their decision to terminate four firefighters and accept the departures of four others after an internal investigation uncovered possible criminal conduct
April 18, 2025 08:17 AM
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FEMA
‘We’re not going to let an emergency pass by': Md. USAR team gets first water on Ky. house fire
While on a supply run in storm-ravaged Kentucky, members of FEMA’s Maryland USAR-TF1 jumped into action to battle a house fire
April 17, 2025 11:01 AM
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