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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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FDNY
FDNY warns hydrant-blocking is delaying firefighting across city
A 157% spike in 311 complaints and repeated incidents at active fire scenes have prompted criminal summonses and steep fines
February 16, 2026 02:24 PM
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Jimmie Johnson to unveil ‘Helmet of Heroes’ tribute to fallen firefighters at Daytona 500
The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion will debut a new helmet honoring America’s fallen firefighters in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
February 14, 2026 08:00 AM
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Firefighter Cancer
National Firefighter Registry for Cancer tops 40,000 enrollments
Officials say the NIOSH-led registry is now the nation’s largest firefighter cancer cohort, using service histories linked to state cancer data to better track risk and guide prevention
February 13, 2026 11:30 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: N.C. firefighter suffers medical emergency at house fire
A White Level firefighter suffered a medical emergency during a fire on Hickory Rock Road and later died at a hospital
February 11, 2026 10:37 AM
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Recruitment and Retention
Are 18-year-olds ready to be firefighters? Readers respond
FireRescue1 readers share when they joined, what “ready” really means, and why leadership, mentoring and mental health support matter
February 10, 2026 04:59 PM
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Structure Fire
Video: LAFD firefighter injured after falling from ladder during house fire
The firefighter was hurt while operating at a two-story house in the Arlington Heights neighborhood
February 09, 2026 12:40 PM
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International Association of Fire Chiefs
IAFC, PulsePoint Foundation to recognize cardiac care innovation
Two departments will be honored at Fire–Rescue Med for creative EMS approaches to cardiac emergencies and sudden cardiac arrest with Heart Safe Community Awards
February 09, 2026 09:28 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: D.C. battalion chief dies after medical emergency during stress test
Battalion Chief Keith Long had just completed a 24-hour shift when he collapsed during an annual stress test
February 07, 2026 12:00 PM
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Recruitment and Retention
Ill. FD sees recruitment surge after switch to 24/72 shift schedule
The Bloomington Fire Department says the added day off between shifts has attracted more applicants, including a growing number of EMT-certified recruits
February 06, 2026 11:18 AM
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Search and Rescue
First-arriving N.M. paramedics rescue squatter in burning house
Albuquerque Paramedic Driver Gregory Varela and Paramedic Lieutenant Katrina Torres were first on scene of a house known to be used by squatters
February 06, 2026 11:00 AM
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