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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Leadership

N.Y. fire chiefs revoke assemblyman’s honorary title after ICE protest at firehouse

Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement

July 11, 2025 11:57 AM

Bill Carey

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Labor and Union Issues

Texas firefighters’ union votes on ‘no-confidence’ resolution on chief’s flood response

The Austin Firefighters Association launched a no-confidence vote over claims Chief Joel Baker delayed flood aid to Kerr County, allegations he denies as city leaders back him

July 11, 2025 09:54 AM

Bill Carey

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Mass. firefighter dies after heart attack following shift

Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes died in the line of duty after responding to multiple emergency calls, the U.S. Fire Administration confirmed

July 10, 2025 08:46 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire Chief

Fire chief responds to union’s allegation of preventing FFs from responding to deadly Texas flooding

Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker defended his decisions after the firefighters’ union accused him of preventing rescue crews from assisting with deadly Kerr County flooding

July 08, 2025 01:29 PM

Bill Carey

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Texas fire chief among the missing in devastating flooding

Authorities confirmed that Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips was last seen attempting a rescue in Burnet County

July 06, 2025 04:46 PM

Bill Carey

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Apparatus

‘It’s designed to be sacrificed': Texas FD unveils new blocker truck

To boost roadside safety, the San Marcos Fire Department has added a blocker truck to its fleet, an old ladder truck retrofitted with bright lights and signage

July 03, 2025 08:42 AM

Bill Carey

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Recruitment and Retention

Va. county launches pay-per-call program to boost volunteer firefighter recruitment

Botetourt County will pay volunteer firefighters $5 to $20 per call, with additional bonuses to support and grow its volunteer force

July 02, 2025 09:56 AM

Bill Carey

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: St. Louis firefighter suffers medical emergency while on duty

Firefighter Lee Kraus, a 27-year department veteran and second-generation firefighter, died after a medical emergency on June 29

July 02, 2025 09:00 AM

Bill Carey

Active Shooter

IAFF: 2 Idaho firefighters killed in ambush at brush fire; suspected gunman found dead

A third firefighter is in surgery following the shooting on Canfield Mountain

June 29, 2025 11:58 PM

Bill Carey

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Risk Management

Chicago’s fireground SOP shift: Why should you care?

Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change

June 26, 2025 03:42 PM

Bill Carey