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

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

Bill Carey

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NIOSH

Report: 9 firefighters injured in 4,450 sq. ft. Texas house fire during search operations

Nine McKinney firefighters were injured, including two seriously, during search operations at a 2025 McMansion fire, underscoring air management, size-up and interior coordination

February 04, 2026 03:29 PM

Bill Carey

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Firefighter Cancer

San Antonio Fire Department marks huge win in battle against firefighter cancer

The San Antonio Fire Department reports no firefighter cancer deaths since 2023, a significant improvement after eight line-of-duty cancer deaths were recorded between 2013 and 2023

February 04, 2026 10:24 AM

Bill Carey

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Off Duty

Ill. FF/paramedic to referee hockey at 2026 Winter Olympics

Lake Forest’s Sam Hiller will take the ice in Milan during the Winter Olympics, bringing the split-second decision-making and composure of a first responder to Olympic hockey officiating

February 03, 2026 06:00 AM

Bill Carey

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Volunteer Fire Service

N.Y. firefighters association creates 14-point recruitment, retention plan to stem hemorrhage of volunteers

FASNY officials say New York has lost a third of its volunteer firefighters in the past two decades, prompting the association to roll out a volunteer optimization legislative initiative

February 02, 2026 11:32 AM

Bill Carey

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Education & Training

‘A once-in-a-career opportunity': Idaho firefighters use donated shopping center for live fire training

Boise firefighters are using the strip mall, practicing forcible entry, ventilation and hoseline deployment as the FD rebuilds experience amid retirements and rapid staffing growth

February 02, 2026 08:33 AM

Bill Carey