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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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Legislation and Funding
DOJ approves $96M in survivor benefits for families of fallen firefighters, first responders
The Justice Department accelerated Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, approving more than three times as many cases in four weeks as during the previous nine months
July 16, 2026 12:37 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
4 firefighter line-of-duty deaths recognized in new USFA fatality notices
The firefighters died following separate incidents involving a head injury at a structure fire, two medical events and a crash while responding
July 16, 2026 12:16 PM
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Fire-EMS
Calif. FD plans $764K community paramedicine pilot program
San Jose firefighter/paramedics will help patients with chronic illness, mental health, substance use and housing needs avoid repeated emergency calls
July 15, 2026 07:34 AM
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Lawmakers urge Kennedy to reappoint head of 9/11 health program
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is calling on the HHS secretary to reappoint Dr. John Howard to lead the WTC Health Program
July 09, 2026 04:17 PM
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Violence Against First Responders
Ohio firefighter/paramedic stabbed during court-ordered patient transport
A Springfield firefighter/paramedic suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed by a patient during a mental health transport
July 09, 2026 12:19 PM
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Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
Colo. firefighting family loses home while battling wildfire
A volunteer firefighter continued fighting the Aspen Acres Fire even after learning the wildfire had destroyed his family’s home
July 08, 2026 08:51 AM
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Fire News
7/24, 24/7: Convenience stores across the nation thank first responders
Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day
July 07, 2026 02:55 PM
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Fire-based EMS
N.Y. county EMS adds Cyanokit for smoke inhalation patients
Rockland Paramedic Services added 14 Cyanokits to treat suspected cyanide poisoning in fire victims and firefighters
July 07, 2026 01:27 PM
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Legal Issues
Phoenix approves $605K settlement after firefighters allegedly dropped patient
The city agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging firefighters fatally injured a 76-year-old man after dropping him while carrying him from his home
July 02, 2026 09:04 AM
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Fire Department Management
N.C. county assumes control of fire, EMS from board of directors
Pender EMS & Fire employees will become county employees as most emergency services shift under county management
July 01, 2026 11:13 AM
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