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

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Texas firefighter dies in rollover crash responding to fire

Buckholts Firefighter Rick Fuentes was driving the truck to a vehicle and grass fire in Holland when it left the roadway and rolled over

October 12, 2026 08:55 AM

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Recruitment and Retention

N.M. FD trains record numbers of EMTs, paramedics

Since 2023, Albuquerque Fire Rescue has graduated 40 paramedics with 25 more expected this year, alongside a record 40 EMT basics and 26 advanced EMT cadets

October 08, 2026 03:28 PM

Bill Carey

Fire Department Management

Fla. town launches its own FD after 3-year effort to break from county department

The new Jupiter Fire Rescue Department responded to 30 calls in its first 24 hours, including administering whole blood during a medical call

October 08, 2026 08:30 AM

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Hazards and Hazmat

Refrigerant leak, flash fire injures 4 LAFD firefighters

The incident began as a reported HVAC refrigerant leak at a Silver Lake home before a flash fire erupted

October 08, 2026 08:00 AM

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Mayday

What 100 firefighter maydays tell us about survival, culture and training

Data from 100 real maydays shows where firefighters are getting into trouble, what is working in rescue and which training and culture gaps need attention

October 07, 2026 04:16 PM

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Substance Abuse

Va. firefighter charged with DUI after fire engine overturns en route to call

The Smithfield firefighter was the lone occupant of Engine 52 when it overturned responding to a possible structure fire

October 07, 2026 10:13 AM

Bill Carey

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Education & Training

‘Not causing a problem’ is not a size-up: Lessons from an Ohio firefighter/paramedic stabbing

A NIOSH investigation shows how a routine transport escalated into a stabbing, and why dispatch coding, staging triggers and patient-notification practices all factored into the outcome

October 07, 2026 09:31 AM

Bill Carey