NEWSLETTERS MY ACCOUNT
Trending Topics
Bio Photo.jpg

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
Fla. paramedic dies after cardiac arrest, gives final gift through organ donation.jpg
Fire-based EMS
Fla. paramedic dies after cardiac arrest, gives final gift through organ donation
Marion County Fire Rescue paramedic Clifton “Cliff” Murphy was honored with an Honor Walk after his family chose organ donation following his death
September 04, 2026 09:24 AM
 · 
Bill Carey
Fla. fire lieutenant fired over falsified paramedic training records.jpg
Fire-based EMS
Fla. fire lieutenant fired over falsified paramedic training records
Palm Bay officials found the lieutenant falsified clinical documentation and inaccurately reported hours and patient contacts in a paramedic program
September 02, 2026 07:45 AM
 · 
Bill Carey
Ohio city to route some 911 medical calls to nurses instead of EMS (1).jpg
911 and Dispatch
Ohio city to route some 911 medical calls to nurses instead of EMS
Columbus is expanding a nurse navigation program that directs eligible 911 callers to non-emergency care while keeping paramedics and ambulances available for higher-priority calls
September 01, 2026 02:32 PM
 · 
Bill Carey
Tenn. firefighters injured in tanker rollover during response.jpg
Apparatus Crash
Tenn. firefighters injured in tanker rollover during response
Two Samburg volunteer firefighters were injured when their apparatus overturned on a curve while responding to a mutual aid field fire
September 01, 2026 07:45 AM
 · 
Bill Carey
Texas firefighters respond to EMS call 220 feet above ground.jpg
Technical Rescue
Texas firefighters respond to EMS call 220 feet above ground
Fort Worth’s Technical Rescue Team reached a crane operator in distress, provided medical care and lowered him to safety using a rope system
September 01, 2026 07:30 AM
 · 
Bill Carey
Inside the Hosebed Denver Engine 13.jpg
Apparatus
Inside the Hosebed: Denver Engine 13
Engine 13 carries 600 feet of 2 1/2-inch hose as well as minuteman loads
August 31, 2026 04:04 PM
 · 
Bill Carey
Fla. fire department uses double sequential defibrillation in cardiac arrest care.jpg
Fire-based EMS
Fla. fire department uses double sequential defibrillation in cardiac arrest care
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue’s new protocol uses two defibrillators and four pads to deliver dual shocks earlier for some cardiac arrest patients
August 31, 2026 09:35 AM
 · 
Bill Carey
Multiple adults, children killed in Montana shooting, house fire.jpg
Fatal Incident
Multiple adults, children killed in Mont. shooting, house fire
Billings firefighters faced a fully involved home, no hydrants and limited access as crews responded to a shooting that killed multiple adults and children
August 25, 2026 12:12 PM
 · 
Bill Carey
RIC saves Okla. firefighters trapped in warehouse fire.jpg
Rapid Intervention
RIC saves Okla. firefighters trapped in warehouse fire
Two Tulsa firefighters suffered burns after becoming trapped inside a burning warehouse, prompting a mayday and rescue by a rapid intervention crew
August 25, 2026 09:42 AM
 · 
Bill Carey
Pa. township swears in first career firefighters.jpg
Fire Department Management
Pa. township swears in first career firefighters
Plumstead Township’s new career firefighters will provide daytime staffing and work alongside three volunteer fire companies as part of a new combination department
August 24, 2026 10:59 AM
 · 
Bill Carey