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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Technology

Mid-Atlantic Technology Summit 2025 showcases next-gen tools for first responders

Speakers and sessions underscored how practical innovation, coordinated planning and early engagement between developers and responders are shaping safer, faster and more efficient emergency operations

November 18, 2025 04:06 PM

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Risk Management

‘Unprotected searches’ scrutinized after Honolulu fire killed rookie firefighter

Honolulu Firefighter Jeff Fiala died after entering a burning home without a hoseline, a tactic now under investigation following a state safety probe

November 18, 2025 11:55 AM

Bill Carey

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Legislation and Funding

Okla. FD to begin billing up to nearly $2K for MVC responses

Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response

November 18, 2025 10:05 AM

Bill Carey

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Apparatus Crash

N.C. firefighter seriously injured in fire truck rollover

An Ellenboro firefighter was airlifted to a South Carolina hospital in serious condition after swerving to avoid a deer during an early-morning response

November 18, 2025 08:49 AM

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FEMA

Acting FEMA chief resigns after 6 months

David Richardson reportedly distanced himself from day-to-day operations before resigning from the nation’s top disaster agency

November 17, 2025 01:45 PM

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Arson/Investigation

Man charged in 2022 Baltimore rowhome fire that killed 3 firefighters

Prosecutors say an external ignition source started the blaze, which led to a collapse that killed three Baltimore City firefighters and injured three others

November 17, 2025 11:06 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire Department Management

Cincinnati considers charging nursing homes up to $1K for non-emergency lift assists

City leaders say the proposed fees could save taxpayers millions and push care facilities to improve how they assist residents

November 17, 2025 09:33 AM

Bill Carey

FDNY

Should NYC split EMS from FDNY? Pay, staffing and patient care are on the line

A push to return EMS back to its own agency is gaining momentum amid response times, pay parity demands and warnings from FDNY leadership that a breakup could add cost and complexity

November 14, 2025 11:14 AM

Bill Carey

Social Media

Ohio firefighter fired after Charlie Kirk social media post investigation

The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department found the lieutenant guilty on three policy charges, including conduct unbecoming and social media violation

November 13, 2025 12:23 PM

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Fire Chief

Iowa city appoints 20-year-old fire chief, favoring experience over seniority

The Bloomfield City Council picked the 20-year-old Ottumwa firefighter over veteran local candidates, citing his full-time call volume

November 13, 2025 11:21 AM

Bill Carey