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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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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Idaho firefighter killed by falling tree during prescribed burn
A falling tree struck the seasonal firefighter on the Tinker Bugs fire in the Nez Perce–Clearwater National Forests
September 29, 2025 10:39 AM
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Fire Department Management
W.Va. county takes first step towards career fire department as volunteer staffing declines
Morgan County Commission approves paid position, salary, while incident command stays with volunteer departments
September 26, 2025 09:20 AM
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FireRescue1 Grants
States can direct $50B in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services funding to rural EMS under new program
States may sub-award Rural Health Transformation Program funds to EMS agencies for technology, staffing and system upgrades
September 23, 2025 02:35 PM
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Labor and Union Issues
Fla. FD EMT fired over comment about women’s right to vote during call
An Orlando Fire Department EMT was fired after a months-long investigation into a 34-second video clip where made a comment about women’s voting rights
September 23, 2025 11:50 AM
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Legal Issues
Ind. FD paramedics to draw blood at DUI investigations in partnership with sheriff’s office
Certified Vanderburgh County Fire Department medics can perform on-scene evidentiary blood draws, speeding investigations, reducing case delays and cutting unnecessary hospital trips
September 23, 2025 11:32 AM
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Education & Training
First responders gather in Mass. for technical rescue training aboard battleship
The Massachusetts Association of Technical Rescue Specialists held its annual multi-agency training in Fall River on the USS Massachusetts
September 23, 2025 11:26 AM
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Reality Training
N.Y. FD invests in virtual training for firefighters and recruitment of gamers
Training all East Meadow firefighters with VR headsets simulates up to 60 scenarios, offering on-demand practice, muscle-memory building and a recruitment draw for gamers
September 23, 2025 10:14 AM
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Health & Wellness
Athletic trainers help Ariz. fire recruits prevent injuries
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
September 23, 2025 08:40 AM
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Health & Wellness
New funding backs national disaster behavioral health initiative for first responders
Webull’s donation will help ResponderStrong build a national behavioral health disaster response for first responders
September 22, 2025 12:08 PM
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Education & Training
New Dallas training prop honors firefighter trapped, killed in roof decking collapse
New mandatory training simulates the 2011 ventilation incident that killed Lieutenant Todd Krodle, sharpening rapid rescue tactics
September 22, 2025 10:14 AM
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