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.

LATET ARTICLES

Mayday

‘Very close to losing their lives': Houston firefighters burned during mayday

Three Houston firefighters suffered serious burns when they were blocked by a heavy door during an apartment fire

January 07, 2025 12:43 PM

Bill Carey

FireRescue1 Grant Center

$800K grant helps Texas FD buy ambulance, hire EMTs

The Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Department will use funding from an Operation Lone Star grant to put more EMTs on the street

January 02, 2025 11:55 AM

Bill Carey

FireRescue1 Grant Center

101 sets of new PPE go to 24 Kan. FDs across 3 counties

Grant funding helped several fire departments replace old, outdated and missing gear for volunteer fire departments

January 02, 2025 09:50 AM

Bill Carey

Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters

Son of FDNY firefighter killed in Black Sunday tragedy joins department

“I just wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps,” Probationary Firefighter Dennis Meyran said, recalling the motivation to complete the FDNY academy

December 31, 2024 09:58 AM

Bill Carey