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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Water Supply

D.C. firefighters face blocked hydrant during apartment fire

D.C. Fire and EMS responded to a small first-floor apartment fire on Livingston Terrace and reminded the public not to block fire hydrants

January 14, 2026 09:43 AM

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Extrication

3 Md. medevacs, Shock Trauma GO-TEAM, respond to interstate crash

A garbage truck struck a tractor-trailer, killing the driver and sending three others to the hospital during a response that included extended extrication and the use of whole blood

January 14, 2026 08:26 AM

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Education & Training

Philadelphia Fire Department launches immersive ‘Disaster City’ EMS training center

The new Kensington-based facility uses high-fidelity disaster simulations to strengthen EMS readiness for mass casualty and complex emergency responses

January 13, 2026 03:37 PM

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Retired N.J. fire chief recognized for advancing NFFF mission

Retired Wildwood Fire Chief Daniel Speigel was recognized with the Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award for decades of service advancing the foundation’s mission

January 09, 2026 12:25 PM

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Fire Chief

Ohio fire chief retires after disciplinary probe tied to fatal 2023 fire engine crash

Columbus Division of Fire Chief Jeff Happ submitted his retirement notice after an independent investigation found alleged supervisory and conduct violations

January 09, 2026 08:57 AM

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Education & Training

The Mary Pang warehouse fire: How a hidden structural weakness killed 4 Seattle firefighters

A USFA report details how an undetected basement fire, a modified support system and a sudden floor collapse led to one of the deadliest incidents in department history

January 09, 2026 07:27 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Detroit firefighter dies after overnight shift

Detroit Fire Department Firefighter Patrick Trout served with the department for 12 years

January 07, 2026 08:17 AM

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FDNY

Videos: 5 firefighters injured in 5-alarm NYC blaze

One firefighter was injured by a falling air conditioner during the Queens fire

January 06, 2026 11:18 AM

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Legal Issues

Md. paramedic in firehouse contamination claims videos were ‘artistic’ expression

A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic told a judge the sexually explicit videos were “role play” and denied wrongdoing as the fire department and county police investigate allegations of on-duty misconduct

January 06, 2026 09:41 AM

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FEMA

DHS drafts 2026 plans to cut FEMA disaster workforce

Documents outline potential reductions to CORE and surge staffing, raising concerns about disaster response capacity

January 06, 2026 08:39 AM

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