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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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Legal Issues
Salt Lake City fire captain charged with sexually abusing EMS students
Authorities say the fire captain used his role as an EMT instructor to inappropriately touch students under the guise of medical assessments
January 31, 2025 08:29 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Pa. firefighter dies responding to structure fire
The Big Elm Volunteer Fire Company firefighter suffered a medical emergency and was found by others at the fire station
January 28, 2025 04:34 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Ind. FF dies from complication related to training injury
Elkhart Captain Adam “Pugsley” Kuspa suffered a massive pulmonary embolism while recuperating and attending physical therapy
January 27, 2025 11:00 AM
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Legal Issues
Families of fallen Baltimore firefighters refile lawsuit against city
The new lawsuit accuses the city of knowingly endangering firefighters by disbanding the Code X-Ray program designed to flag hazardous abandoned structures
January 24, 2025 08:41 AM
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Rapid Intervention
‘I could see their gear burned off': Houston FF recalls blaze that trapped firefighters
Houston Firefighter Angel Gaitan recounts the apartment fire that trapped three firefighters during a flashover
January 22, 2025 10:42 AM
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UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute
Third report on deadly Maui wildfire focuses on future preparation, response
Phase Three of the Firefighter Safety Research Institue’s report prioritizes recommendations aimed at improving state and county wildfire preparedness and response
January 21, 2025 11:53 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Mo. firefighter killed in fire engine rollover
A Thomasville firefighter was killed and another injured when their fire engine went off the road and overturned
January 18, 2025 09:22 AM
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Fundraising
Pasadena fire engineer loses home while fighting the Eaton Fire
Days after the fire destroyed his home, Chien Yu returned to the rubble and found his wedding ring in the ashes
January 15, 2025 05:28 PM
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IAFF
IAFF mobilizes relief for members fighting Calif. wildfires
At least 180 IAFF members live in the affected areas, with nine confirmed to have lost their homes
January 14, 2025 10:12 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Mass. FF dies from injuries suffered in 2006 apparatus incident
Worcester Firefighter Mark Stomski was injured on the job when a fire truck’s brakes failed
January 14, 2025 06:00 AM
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