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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Labor and Union Issues

Colo. fire lieutenant remains demoted over fire truck ‘prank’

The Aurora Civil Service Commission said Lieutenant John Casessa acted unprofessionally when a fire engine ran a police sergeant off the road

May 27, 2026 10:32 AM

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Fire Stations and Firehouses

N.Y. firehouse fire causes more than $5M in damage

Investigators are looking into whether an iPad sparked the fire inside the Menands firehouse

May 27, 2026 09:20 AM

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Social Media

Take the crew photo — but do it right

Fireground crew photos can build pride, document department history and support recruitment, but posting them requires good judgment

May 26, 2026 04:10 PM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Veteran Boston firefighter killed in fall during fire

Boston firefighter Robert “Bobby” T. Kilduff Jr., a 24-year veteran and third-generation firefighter, died after falling from the third floor during fire in Dorchester

May 24, 2026 06:36 AM

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Apparatus Crash

Video: LAFD fire engine overturns while responding to fire

Two Los Angeles firefighters suffered minor injuries after their apparatus crashed during a response

May 20, 2026 09:16 AM

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Legal Issues

4 R.I. firefighters reinstated after marijuana investigation

Pawtuckett firefighters reached settlements with the city after suing for wrongful termination over discipline tied to alleged cannabis use

May 19, 2026 10:18 AM

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Mayday

Video: N.Y. firefighter caught in staircase collapse during house fire

A Catskill firefighter suffered minor injuries after a staircase collapsed beneath him during a house fire

May 19, 2026 08:53 AM

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Emergency Management

What are fire police? Understanding their role at emergency scenes

Common in many volunteer fire departments, fire police help manage traffic, secure scenes and support emergency operations

May 18, 2026 07:03 PM

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FireRescue1 Grants

FEMA makes $648M available in grants to help first responders nationwide

The funding includes $291.6 million for Assistance to Firefighters Grants, $324 million for SAFER grants and $32.4 million for Fire Prevention and Safety grants, with applications open from May 19 to June 22

May 18, 2026 06:23 PM

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Fire-based EMS

Maine FD launches EMS-only paramedic pilot program as fire calls decrease

The Bangor Fire Department’s EMS-only pilot program is aimed at handling a rising EMS call volume while keeping firefighters available for fire responses

May 13, 2026 10:16 AM

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