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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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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Baltimore firefighter suffers fatal medical emergency during training
The union said Emergency Vehicle Driver Charles Mudra suffered a “catastrophic medical emergency”
May 16, 2025 05:21 PM
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NIOSH
National Firefighter Registry for Cancer back online following earlier NIOSH program cuts
Firefighters are now able to enroll and contribute to the ongoing cancer studies
May 15, 2025 02:47 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Baltimore firefighter’s family says injuries are non-survivable
Lt. Mark Dranbauer remains on life support to fulfill his wish of donating organs
May 14, 2025 08:46 PM
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Rapid Intervention
Baltimore firefighter remains critical after medical emergency on ladder
A firefighter battling the Saratoga Street fire suffered a medical emergency while on an aerial ladder
May 13, 2025 02:34 PM
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FEMA
FEMA chief fired weeks before hurricane season
Cameron Hamilton was removed as acting FEMA administrator just days after opposing efforts to dismantle the agency
May 08, 2025 02:58 PM
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Vehicle Crashes
‘This is going to hurt': N.C. FF recalls being struck by car at MVC
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County — sending him flying
May 08, 2025 09:18 AM
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NIOSH
NIOSH: Activation of mental health crisis team beneficial in S.C. LODD
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
May 06, 2025 08:44 AM
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International Association of Fire Chiefs
IAFC announces former Calif. fire chief, PulsePoint founder as the recipient of James O. Page Award
Chief Richard Price, founder of the PulsePoint app and a 33-year fire service veteran, has been honored for his national impact on non-clinical EMS innovation
May 05, 2025 04:32 PM
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N.Y. advocacy group, senators condemn 9/11 health program firings
Federal lawmakers are calling the move to fire 16 staff members a betrayal of those who risked their lives in the aftermath of 9/11
May 05, 2025 01:02 PM
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NIOSH
NIOSH: Ga. battalion chief’s death highlights need to review SOPs, risk/benefit and hazard recognition
In September 2024, a Greene County Fire Rescue battalion chief was killed in an explosion while investigating cargo during a tractor-trailer fire
May 02, 2025 01:03 PM
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