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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)
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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Firefighter Safety Stand Down
‘Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET’ announced as Safety Stand Down 2025 theme
The 2025 event aims to support responders facing mental health challenges like burnout and PTSD
March 04, 2025 04:11 PM
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Social Media
‘Not the FD’s job!’: Readers debate firefighters’ role in stabilizing collapsing Kan. building
A unique tie back by Wichita firefighters left several readers giving their thoughts on who should have done the work
March 04, 2025 02:57 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Miss. firefighter dies after falling from fire truck
A Pinedale volunteer firefighter suffered major head trauma during a grass fire
March 04, 2025 10:17 AM
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Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI)
CFSI urges first responders to be involved in federal funding, staffing changes
As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments
March 04, 2025 09:39 AM
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Fatal Incident
‘More than they will ever know': Parents of soldier killed in D.C. plane, helicopter crash thank firefighters
The O’Haras met D.C. firefighters who found their son’s body and the rookie firefighter and Marine who stood guard over him
March 03, 2025 09:26 AM
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Fire Stations and Firehouses
Fire damages Va. rescue squad’s station, ambulances
A passerby spotted one of the Ashland Rescue Squad ambulances burning inside the station and called 911
February 28, 2025 09:54 AM
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Fire-based EMS
N.C. firefighters respond to EMS call involving one of their own
Westfield firefighters responded to a familiar address and found one of their own in cardiac arrest
February 25, 2025 03:16 PM
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Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus
Wis. FD’s electric fire engine responds to first structure fire
Madison’s new Engine 8 was first on the scene of an apartment fire
February 25, 2025 09:21 AM
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Fire Chief
Fired LAFD chief’s warnings on shortages before wildfires highlighted in new podcast
Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced criticism for being abroad during the fires, denies LAFD budget cuts despite records showing a $17.6M reduction
February 25, 2025 08:50 AM
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