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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.

LATEST ARTICLES
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Apparatus
Inside the Hosebed: Englishtown (N.J.) Engine 12
The new Spartan engine features 600 feet of 2½-inch static load housed in a low hosebed
June 25, 2026 03:44 PM
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California Warehouse Fire
Fireground Operations
Cold storage warehouse fires: Unpacking the hidden hazards
From Worcester to Los Angeles, refrigerated warehouse fires pose unique challenges for fire crews
June 24, 2026 01:17 PM
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Legal Issues
S.C. fire chief sues firefighters association over statements tied to LODD
Columbia-Richland Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins alleges union leaders falsely blamed him for conditions that contributed to the death of Irmo Firefighter James Muller
June 24, 2026 12:20 PM
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Fatal Incident
6 dead, 2 injured in N.Y. hotel fire
A fast-moving fire tore through the Knights Inn in Endwell, which had been used for temporary family housing
June 22, 2026 05:50 PM
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Off Duty
Off-duty Ala. fire lieutenant saves man during YMCA cardiac arrest
Montgomery Fire/Rescue Lt. Demetrius Gilmore was playing pickleball when he helped perform CPR and use an AED on a man in cardiac arrest
June 19, 2026 02:00 PM
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SOGs and SOPs
N.Y. FD improves acting officer policy to strengthen fireground command, safety
A new policy tightens when Buffalo firefighters can temporarily serve in higher-ranking positions during shifts
June 17, 2026 09:58 AM
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Fatal Incident
1 dead, 4 hurt in explosion at Miami-Dade Fire Rescue logistics facility
One person was killed after an explosion sparked a fire at a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue facility used to fuel and maintain department vehicles
June 16, 2026 03:10 PM
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Legal Issues
Prosecutors drop charges in 2023 Chicago LODD
Cook County prosecutors dropped charges in an alleged arson and insurance fraud scheme connected to the 2023 fire that killed Chicago Firefighter Jermaine Pelt
June 16, 2026 10:11 AM
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September 11, 2001
FDNY unveils memorial wall for retired 9/11 responders
The new World Trade Center Retired Responders Memorial Wall honors 154 retired FDNY members who assisted in rescue and recovery efforts after Sept. 11 and later died from WTC-related illnesses
June 15, 2026 02:20 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Maine assistant chief dies from injuries suffered in lumber mill fire, explosion
Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury died from injuries sustained in the Robbins Lumber fire and explosion
June 15, 2026 08:23 AM
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