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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Fire-based EMS

Study: 40% of nursing home hospital transfers are preventable, strain EMS systems

Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic University

July 31, 2025 08:50 AM

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Off Duty

Fla. firefighter/paramedic honored by Real American Beer as ‘Local Legend’

Real American Beer recognized Hillsborough County firefighter/paramedic Matthew Holubik in its national campaign celebrating everyday heroes for his service on and off duty

July 30, 2025 10:05 AM

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FEMA

FEMA proposes $1B in grant cuts impacting fire, EMS and disaster preparedness programs

A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs, for training, equipment and readiness efforts

July 25, 2025 12:46 PM

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Ore. FD prepared with body armor for violent calls

Following the fatal ambush on Idaho firefighters, Bend Fire says it has body armor on all fire trucks for use in dangerous situations

July 25, 2025 09:44 AM

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Firefighter Cancer

New study links PFAS in firefighter gear to gene activity tied to cancer risk

University of Arizona researchers found PFAS exposure may alter microRNAs, triggering early biological changes that could help guide future prevention strategies

July 25, 2025 08:11 AM

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Fitness & Health

Ga. FD launches 1323 shift schedule to improve work-life balance

The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout

July 24, 2025 12:56 PM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Fla. firefighter/paramedic dies after falling ill on duty

The St. Lucie County Fire District is honoring firefighter/paramedic Jarius Hodge with full line-of-duty honors following his death after a medical emergency while on shift

July 24, 2025 11:30 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 24, 2025 10:02 AM

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Legal Issues

Propane technician found guilty in deadly Va. house explosion that killed firefighter

Roger Bentley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and other charges after prosecutors said he ignored signs of a gas leak before the 2024 blast that killed Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown

July 23, 2025 01:08 PM

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Leadership

Md. FD apologizes after firefighter sprays baseball field, causing game cancellation

A Thunderbolts baseball game was canceled when a Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water onto the field after a hit ball damaged his vehicle

July 23, 2025 01:01 PM

Bill Carey