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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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Fire Department Management
Mich. FD stops responding to lower-priority EMS calls
Haring Township firefighters will continue responding to high-priority calls while officials develop an EMS fee ordinance
July 24, 2026 10:42 AM
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Apparatus
D.C. firefighter seriously injured after being struck by ladder truck
The firefighter was airlifted to a trauma center after the collision at a Southwest Washington fire scene
July 24, 2026 08:57 AM
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Health & Wellness
‘A chance at a second life': Phoenix firefighter donates kidney to FF husband
Maddy Geer donated a kidney to her firefighter husband after he developed stage 5 kidney failure
July 23, 2026 01:22 PM
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Labor and Union Issues
‘Extraordinarily frivolous': Union leader calls attention to bug zapper videos in Fla. FF firings, suspensions
Three St. Lucie County firefighters were fired and two suspended after alleged hazing incidents while police found no criminal conduct
July 23, 2026 10:01 AM
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September 11, 2001
A guide to New York City’s 9/11 museums
Go inside the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the 9/11 Museum Workshop
July 22, 2026 12:55 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
N.Y. fire chief dies while responding to alarm
Piseco Fire Chief Steve Woehrle, a retired police officer and 9/11 responder, died in the line of duty
July 22, 2026 11:00 AM
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Fire Service Staffing
Va. city moves to add fourth firefighter shift to reduce burnout
Norfolk is creating 34 positions to cut firefighters’ average workweek to about 42 hours
July 22, 2026 10:59 AM
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Community Risk Reduction
National Night Out: A first responder’s guide to strengthening community support
How fire and EMS agencies can take part in National Night Out to build relationships, promote safety and recruit the next generation
July 22, 2026 08:13 AM
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Bill Carey
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NIOSH
NIOSH seeks firefighter input on LODD, serious injury investigations
A national survey will help NIOSH improve how human factors are evaluated in firefighter line-of-duty death and serious injury investigations
July 21, 2026 04:43 PM
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Safety
Calif. firefighters halt private property inspections after attacks
The Oakland Fire Department limited wildfire vegetation inspections to public property after firefighters reported attacks and intimidation
July 21, 2026 11:06 AM
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Bill Carey