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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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Safety

Texas city outfits all fire, EMS units with ballistic vests after recorded 14,000 hours of wear in 2024

Funding approved by the Central Texas Public Safety Commission will outfit all Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMScrews with upgraded body armor

October 04, 2025 04:00 PM

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NIOSH

NIOSH announces National Firefighter Registry Champions

Several organizations, including FireRescue1, have been recognized for their efforts to boost enrollment in the registry

October 04, 2025 09:58 AM

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FEMA

FEMA freezes $300M preparedness grants, orders population recount

Funding is on hold until states certify population data minus those deported under U.S. immigration laws

October 03, 2025 04:09 PM

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Education & Training

Utah fire chief seriously burned during live-fire training

Cedar City’s mayor said Fire Chief Mike Phillips was burned when a spark fell into jet fuel

October 03, 2025 10:18 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Tenn. firefighter/paramedic suffers on-duty medical emergency

On duty but not on a call, Bristol Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson suffered a medical emergency at the station

October 03, 2025 09:28 AM

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Fire-based EMS

Documentary shines light on South Dakota’s rural EMS gaps, staffing shortages

Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times

October 02, 2025 11:27 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: S.C. deputy chief dies after responding to 2 calls

Moncks Corner Deputy Chief Jimmy Townsend suffered a fatal cardiac event within 24 hours of two emergency calls

October 01, 2025 09:01 AM

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Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI)

CFSI Executive Director Bill Webb to retire after 30 years of advocacy

Webb helped launch the AFG program, backed USFA and the National Fire Academy, and fought to keep Congress’ Fire Services Caucus bipartisan

September 30, 2025 05:02 PM

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Education & Training

Texas FD holds first-ever live burn training

Live-burn drill lets Moffat volunteers complete Firefighter I skills on home turf

September 30, 2025 11:10 AM

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Legal Issues

Md. firefighters charged after deliberately flooding baseball field

Two Montgomery County firefighters face malicious destruction and disorderly conduct charges after spraying engine water onto the field

September 30, 2025 10:01 AM

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