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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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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
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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
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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
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Wildland firefighting
Fitness & Health
Federal wildland firefighters gain expanded access to mental health services nationwide
The Department of the Interior and the USDA Forest Service announced a new year-round mental health program for wildland firefighters and dispatchers
June 20, 2025 12:29 PM
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Legal Issues
Phoenix to pay $2M over toddler’s death after firefighters advised against transport
A Phoenix family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging firefighters declined to transport a 2-year-old to the hospital after a seizure
June 20, 2025 11:23 AM
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
R.I. FD rolls out PFAS-free gear to boost firefighter health
Backed by new state legislation and a partnership with Fire-Dex and Milliken, the East Providence Fire Department is using PFAS-free gear to reduce cancer risks
June 20, 2025 09:29 AM
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International Firefighting
South Korean firefighters praised for quick response to fatal Colo. crash
A South Korean rescue team training in Colorado assisted at the scene of a deadly highway crash, earning praise for their swift action in aiding victims
June 18, 2025 11:17 AM
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UAS, UAV and Drones
Va. firefighters spend 4 hours on EV SUV blaze, using drone to track battery hotspots
After an electric SUV crashed, Chesterfield County firefighters used drone imaging to battle a stubborn Li-ion battery fire
June 17, 2025 11:12 AM
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Extrication
Ill. FD retires fire engine with final extrication drill
Rock Island Engine 32, decommissioned due to a cracked frame, was used in a simulated crash and extrication drill
June 16, 2025 12:11 PM
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FEMA Building
FEMA
FEMA’s top storm response chief resigns amid leadership exodus
Jeremy Greenberg’s resignation follows a wave of leadership changes at FEMA as Trump urges states to reduce dependence on federal disaster support
June 12, 2025 04:33 PM
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