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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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National Fire Academy
‘Take action today’: CFSI, IAFC urge firefighters to support NFA
The organizations are mobilizing fire service personnel and advocates to contact their elected officials and push for reopening the National Fire Academy
March 11, 2025 03:22 PM
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First Responder Wellness Week
10 red flag phrases that signal first responders are struggling with stress
Learn these crucial phrases that signal emotional struggles for first responders and how to respond with empathy
March 11, 2025 01:11 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: W.Va. firefighter dies after responding to call
A Danville firefighter suffered a medical emergency at the firehouse after a call
March 11, 2025 10:08 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: Ind. assistant chief dies while getting ready to respond to fire
A Ridgeville volunteer firefighter died from an apparent medical event while preparing to respond to a mobile home fire
March 11, 2025 09:34 AM
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Calif. FD halts emergency operations due to unsafe gear
Mountain Gate firefighters paused emergency response operations, citing safety concerns over faulty gear that fails to meet industry standards
March 11, 2025 09:02 AM
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Firefighter Cancer
Texas firefighters would be required to get cancer screenings under proposed bill
Free screenings would begin in a firefighter’s fifth year of employment, but concerns remain over funding, as the legislation lacks state financial support
March 11, 2025 08:58 AM
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FireRescue1 Grant Center
$5K grant helps Kan. FD with firefighter health and fit testing
The Russell Fire Department can make sure all of its firefighters have properly fitting facepieces
March 06, 2025 10:55 AM
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FDNY
‘The place always smelled like fire': FDNY Rescue 2 celebrates 100th anniversary
As the unit celebrates its centennial, firefighters, families and the community honor its legacy of courage, leadership and the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice
March 06, 2025 10:06 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
N.C. firefighter killed in crash while responding to call
A New London volunteer firefighter died after being involved in a crash while responding to an earlier MVC
March 06, 2025 09:04 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Veteran New Orleans fire captain dies after reaching 30-year milestone
Captain Michael Windsay died while working as the acting Fifth District Chief
March 05, 2025 08:35 AM
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