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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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Texas fire chief among the missing in devastating flooding

Authorities confirmed that Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips was last seen attempting a rescue in Burnet County

July 06, 2025 04:46 PM

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Apparatus

‘It’s designed to be sacrificed': Texas FD unveils new blocker truck

To boost roadside safety, the San Marcos Fire Department has added a blocker truck to its fleet, an old ladder truck retrofitted with bright lights and signage

July 03, 2025 08:42 AM

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Recruitment and Retention

Va. county launches pay-per-call program to boost volunteer firefighter recruitment

Botetourt County will pay volunteer firefighters $5 to $20 per call, with additional bonuses to support and grow its volunteer force

July 02, 2025 09:56 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: St. Louis firefighter suffers medical emergency while on duty

Firefighter Lee Kraus, a 27-year department veteran and second-generation firefighter, died after a medical emergency on June 29

July 02, 2025 09:00 AM

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Active Shooter

IAFF: 2 Idaho firefighters killed in ambush at brush fire; suspected gunman found dead

A third firefighter is in surgery following the shooting on Canfield Mountain

June 29, 2025 11:58 PM

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Risk Management

Chicago’s fireground SOP shift: Why should you care?

Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change

June 26, 2025 03:42 PM

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Police

ICE raids N.C. fire equipment company in identity theft, illegal employment probe

Federal agents executed a search warrant at Buckeye Fire Equipment in Kings Mountain as part of a multi-agency investigation into identity theft and hiring violations

June 26, 2025 08:36 AM

Bill Carey

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FireRescue1 Grant Center

Texas FD seeks $4M SAFER grant to improve staffing, response times

Corpus Christi officials approved applying for a grant to help meet national staffing standards, but the required city match raises debate over potential tax increases or budget cuts

June 25, 2025 10:22 AM

Bill Carey

Legal Issues

Mexico resort found liable for 2021 death of Texas firefighter

A Tarrant County jury awarded $31.175 million to the widow of Arlington Firefighter Elijah Snow, finding a Cancun resort negligent in his death

June 25, 2025 10:02 AM

Bill Carey

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Risk Management

‘Buildings burning down and potential death': New Chicago fireground SOP draws criticism from union, aldermen

Chicago firefighters and city leaders are raising alarms over new guidelines requiring four-person engine crews to delay entry unless victims are visibly trapped

June 24, 2025 01:10 PM

Bill Carey