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

Technology

Calif. FD tests sound wave system to fight fires without water

The San Bernardino County Fire Department looked at new technology using infrared sensors and sound waves to suppress flames

April 03, 2026 11:18 AM

Bill Carey

SOGs and SOPs

Mo. fire chief to implement new search guidelines after family finds body days after fire

Mid County Fire Chief Randell Sanders says new search protocols are coming after firefighters failed to find Wayne Vann in his burned home

April 03, 2026 10:42 AM

Bill Carey

Mayday

‘Like a blowtorch': Mayday as Ky. brush fire burns FFs, damages rigs

Louisa crews narrowly escaped as flames overran Engine 6, forcing a dramatic retreat, while a falling tree struck Engine 7 and nearly hit another firefighter

April 02, 2026 11:17 AM

Bill Carey

Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus

LAFD adds electric motorcycles for EMS, rescues in hard-to-reach areas

Donated by Google and YouTube, the new fleet will help LAFD and Arcadia firefighters reach injured or stranded people faster in rough terrain, traffic and crowds

April 02, 2026 09:39 AM

Bill Carey

Fire Department Management

N.Y. FD earns CPSE international accreditation

Rochester Fire is now one of just 334 departments worldwide to earn CFAI accreditation and one of only 124 in the nation to pair it with the ISO Class 1 fire protection rating

April 01, 2026 01:56 PM

Bill Carey

Off Duty

‘You take care of people when you do this job': Off-duty Mo. firefighter rescues neighbor in house fire

Pattonville Firefighter Greg DeGreeff rushed into a burning Oakville home without gear and rescued a woman trapped inside

April 01, 2026 10:06 AM

Bill Carey

Legal Issues

Affidavits detail allegations against Texas FFs in junior firefighter sexual abuse case

The documents outline claims of repeated abuse, threats and ignored complaints involving a 16-year-old female junior firefighter at the Howe Volunteer Fire Department

March 31, 2026 10:58 AM

Bill Carey

National Volunteer Fire Council

NVFC announces 2026 fire service achievement awards recipients

The 2026 honorees include longtime volunteer Roger Beedy, health and safety advocate Frank Leeb, junior firefighter Grace Isakson and Plano Fire Explorers Post 215

March 30, 2026 01:08 PM

Bill Carey

Apparatus

Miss. fire truck destroyed during wind-driven apartment fire

A fast-moving fire in the Battlefield Park neighborhood destroyed a Jackson Fire Department ladder truck and damaged other equipment

March 30, 2026 12:04 PM

Bill Carey

Mayday

Mich. firefighters bail out after becoming trapped in house fire

Muskegon Heights firefighters were forced to bail out windows after fire trapped them on the second floor

March 30, 2026 11:36 AM

Bill Carey