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

Fla. firefighter ejected, critically injured in fire engine rollover

A Blackman Fire Department firefighter was ejected and seriously injured in a crash while responding to a brush fire

December 02, 2025 01:28 PM

Bill Carey

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Volunteer Fire Service

Pa. fire department ends service after 118 years

Citing a lack of volunteers, rising costs and declining revenue, the East Prospect Fire Company will shut down at year’s end

December 02, 2025 11:08 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire-based EMS

Fla. county launches ‘Peak Rescue Division’ with roaming ambulances to cut 911 response times

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will add 10 peak-hour ALS units and 48 new positions by 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on private ambulances

December 02, 2025 10:36 AM

Bill Carey

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Recruitment and Retention

Texas firefighter exam draws over 300 applicants after dropping dual-certification requirement

Beaumont Fire Department’s entrance exam attracted a record number of applicants after the city opened testing to candidates without prior certification

December 02, 2025 09:51 AM

Bill Carey