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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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Technical Rescue
Calif. firefighters rescue window washer 60 feet above ground
The worker’s harness and lowering system malfunctioned while he cleaned a building, prompting a rescue by Truck 20 and OCFA’s technical rescue team
September 28, 2026 03:46 PM
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Legal Issues
Fallen firefighter’s widow accuses S.C. city of delaying wrongful death case
Attorneys for James Muller’s widow allege Columbia has repeatedly delayed depositions in a wrongful death lawsuit over the 2023 fire
September 25, 2026 07:57 AM
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Apparatus Crash
$950K N.C. fire engine overturns 3 days after entering service
Clayton Fire Department’s new Engine 1 overturned while responding to an EMS call just three days after the apparatus was placed in service
September 24, 2026 03:14 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
17-year-old Pa. junior firefighter killed in e-bike crash while responding to call
A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Junior Firefighter Bryce Kaufmann died after his e-bike collided with a car while he was responding to an emergency call
September 24, 2026 08:50 AM
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Hazards and Hazmat
N.C. FD deploys mobile hazmat lab for on-scene testing
Charlotte Fire’s new HM-FS 34 gives hazmat crews a controlled mobile laboratory to identify unknown substances, protect evidence and conduct testing at emergency scenes
September 23, 2026 02:11 PM
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
NFFF, Oklahoma State University launch institute to improve firefighter survivability
The Institute for Firefighter Survivability will turn research, fatality investigations and near-miss lessons into practical guidance for fire departments
September 23, 2026 02:03 PM
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Bill Carey
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Recruitment and Retention
N.Y. volunteer FD more than doubles its membership in 3 years
Brockport grew from 17 to 44 interior firefighters using a live-in program, social media recruiting and opportunities for teenagers to enter the fire service
September 22, 2026 01:06 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
2 killed in helicopter crash while battling wildfire in Yosemite
Two Precision crewmembers were killed when their helicopter crashed during a bucket drop while assigned to the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park
September 21, 2026 12:48 PM
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Fire-EMS
Denver firefighters log ambulance delays as thousands of EMS responses exceed 9-minute goal
Records show 7,865 Denver Health Priority 1 ambulance responses exceeded nine minutes in seven months, while Denver firefighters kept their own logs documenting ambulance delays
September 21, 2026 11:10 AM
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FDNY
Smoke explosion leads to mayday at NYC 4-alarm restaurant fire
A four-alarm Brooklyn fire spread through the cockloft of three restaurants, triggering a smoke explosion, mayday and a partial roof collapse
September 21, 2026 09:09 AM
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