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

Legislation and Funding

Texas FD responses to some rural calls in jeopardy as funding dispute grows

Sherman Fire Rescue handled about 600 calls outside city limits in 2025, but officials say the current system funding those responses may not be sustainable

March 05, 2026 09:55 AM

Bill Carey

Technical Rescue

‘We have literally talked about this one': Texas firefighters describe hot air balloon rescue

Two Longview firefighters are recounting the rare high-angle rescue that brought two hot air balloon riders safely down from more than 900 feet after the balloon struck a tower

March 04, 2026 08:16 AM

Bill Carey

Mayday

9 firefighters injured in floor collapse during Philadelphia blaze

Firefighters issued a mayday call when part of a burning home collapsed during a two-alarm blaze in Philadelphia’s Wynnefield neighborhood

March 03, 2026 11:16 AM

Bill Carey

Station Design

Fla. FD breaks ground on health and wellness center for firefighters

The Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department will now have a permanent location to provide annual physicals, cardiac stress tests and cancer-related screenings

March 02, 2026 11:54 AM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Texas firefighter dies after being overcome by smoke during grass fire

Tri Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter Jeff Derrick became disoriented and was overcome by heavy smoke while trying to escape

March 02, 2026 06:30 AM

Bill Carey

Technical Rescue

Watch: Texas firefighters rescue balloonists stuck on cell phone tower

The balloon struck a cell phone tower in northern Gregg County, leaving two occupants stranded hundreds of feet above the ground

March 02, 2026 06:00 AM

Bill Carey

Fatal Incident

Body found 2 days after fire by family despite Mo. firefighters saying house was empty

After Mid County Fire Protection District firefighters pulled out due to a roof collapse, relatives say they were told the home had been searched

February 27, 2026 12:59 PM

Bill Carey

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Brotherhood and Sisterhood

What are FOOLS? Inside the Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society

FOOLS is one of the most visible firefighter organizations in North America, known for its emphasis on tradition, training and fireground competence

February 24, 2026 04:42 PM

Bill Carey

Brotherhood and Sisterhood

Kan. firefighters lift son to see firefighter dad at burn unit

After two Clark County firefighters were flown to a burn unit following wildfire operations, Wichita firefighters coordinated a lift outside Ascension Via Christi St. Francis for a brief visit

February 24, 2026 11:19 AM

Bill Carey

Station Design

Ariz. FD opens new firehouse with health-focused design

Tucson Station 14 features individualized alerting, on-site decontamination and upgraded living and fitness space

February 24, 2026 09:39 AM

Bill Carey