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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Fireground Operations

Hoarding complicates firefighting efforts at fatal L.A. high-rise fire

Firefighters had difficulty reaching the seat of the fire inside the seventh-floor apartment

September 17, 2025 10:37 AM

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Social Media

‘Very dangerous’: Ind. mayor reacts after ‘get the rope’ comment made on fire union’s social post

Fort Wayne’s mayor says the union’s social posts about FD leadership fuel anger, pointing to threats from commenters — including a noose image — aimed at Chief Eric Lahey

September 17, 2025 09:51 AM

Bill Carey

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Legal Issues

Complaint filed over beard policy after Baltimore paramedic suspended

A Muslim civil rights group alleges the Baltimore Fire Department denied religious accommodation, selectively enforced its grooming policy and suspended him without offering a respirator fit test

September 17, 2025 09:15 AM

Bill Carey