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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Leadership

From jokes to threats: Identifying conduct that erodes trust in the fire service

Follow a triaged response to what is posted and remember to discipline the behavior, not the content

September 12, 2025 01:11 PM

Bill Carey

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Social Media

First responders face investigations over social posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing

Fire and police agencies in Nashville, New Orleans, Toledo and Prince George’s County launched investigations and placed employees on leave after online comments about Kirk’s death

September 12, 2025 08:54 AM

Bill Carey

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Apparatus Crash

Watch: Passing train hits Ill. fire truck during fire

While Moline firefighters knocked down an industrial dust-collector fire, a passing train struck the truck’s outriggers

September 12, 2025 08:30 AM

Bill Carey

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Idaho FF/equipment operator dies while working on Ariz. wildfire

Firefighter/Equipment Operator J. Hank Hester collapsed during suppression repair and hazardous tree removal at the Dragon Bravo Fire

September 11, 2025 10:30 AM

Bill Carey

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Ohio firefighter suffers fatal cardiac event after training

The Warren Township firefighter suffered a cardiac event at home and died, less than a day after a training session

September 11, 2025 10:00 AM

Bill Carey

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FDNY

FDNY paramedic’s parents found dead in house fire, father chained in basement

Security video shows an unidentified man entering the Bellerose home and leaving minutes before alarms sounded

September 09, 2025 06:50 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire-based EMS

2 Ky. firefighters suffer cardiac emergencies during EMS call

A Morehead lieutenant went into cardiac arrest while performing CPR on a patient, and an assistant chief later experienced chest pain

September 09, 2025 06:15 AM

Bill Carey

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Ind. firefighter dies in crash while responding to structure fire

The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department said the firefighter was responding in his personal vehicle when he was involved in a crash

September 09, 2025 06:00 AM

Bill Carey

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Social Media

The ‘Taylor Swift Effect’ and fire service personalities on social media

High-profile firefighters are using social media, podcasts and livestreams to sway tactics and culture, offering fresh learning — and new risks for inexperienced crews

September 05, 2025 03:35 PM

Bill Carey

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Legal Issues

Federal court rejects Wash. firefighters’ COVID-19 vaccination exemption appeal

The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic

September 04, 2025 10:56 AM

Bill Carey