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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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Apparatus
Inside the Hosebed: Kansas City Engines 1, 10
The first two of four new Spartan engines arrives ready for work
July 28, 2026 02:31 PM
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Bill Carey
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Fire Stations and Firehouses
5 firefighters injured in N.Y. firehouse blaze
A fire heavily damaged the Coldenham Fire House and several fire vehicles in Walden
July 28, 2026 12:13 PM
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Bill Carey
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Police
Md. county’s Trust Act faces scrutiny after fire crews respond during ICE operation
A Potomac River rescue during an ICE operation has renewed debate over Montgomery County’s Trust Act and firefighters’ role during federal enforcement actions
July 28, 2026 11:35 AM
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Bill Carey
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Legal Issues
Former Del. firefighters sentenced in harassment case tied to noose allegations
The cases against two former Millville Volunteer Fire Company members involved allegations that they chased a Black firefighter with a noose
July 28, 2026 10:16 AM
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Bill Carey
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FireRescue1 Grants
Va. launches $2M firefighter cancer screening grant program
Career fire departments can apply for grants covering up to $350 per firefighter for specialized cancer screenings
July 28, 2026 08:44 AM
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Bill Carey
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Fire Department Management
Mich. FD stops responding to lower-priority EMS calls
Haring Township firefighters will continue responding to high-priority calls while officials develop an EMS fee ordinance
July 24, 2026 10:42 AM
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Bill Carey
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Apparatus
D.C. firefighter seriously injured after being struck by ladder truck
The firefighter was airlifted to a trauma center after the collision at a Southwest Washington fire scene
July 24, 2026 08:57 AM
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Bill Carey
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Health & Wellness
‘A chance at a second life': Phoenix firefighter donates kidney to FF husband
Maddy Geer donated a kidney to her firefighter husband after he developed stage 5 kidney failure
July 23, 2026 01:22 PM
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Bill Carey
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Labor and Union Issues
‘Extraordinarily frivolous': Union leader calls attention to bug zapper videos in Fla. FF firings, suspensions
Three St. Lucie County firefighters were fired and two suspended after alleged hazing incidents while police found no criminal conduct
July 23, 2026 10:01 AM
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Bill Carey
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September 11, 2001
A guide to New York City’s 9/11 museums
Go inside the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the 9/11 Museum Workshop
July 22, 2026 12:55 PM
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Bill Carey