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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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Station Design
Mich. FD saves money using shipping containers to build firefighter training facility
With only four structure fires in the township over three years, Courtland FD officials say the site provides essential training opportunities for younger firefighters
September 22, 2025 08:46 AM
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Violence Against First Responders
Off-duty D.C. FF wounded in shooting calls firehouse for help after 911 delay
Firefighter Gary Dziekan says he pushed the gun aside as it went off, was wounded in the struggle, and fired back when the suspect came back
September 22, 2025 08:44 AM
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Fire Service Staffing
Ohio FD adds 6 full-time FFs to keep up with growth
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
September 19, 2025 09:34 AM
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Apparatus
Nev. FD heavy rescue displays power tool brand
The Rosenbauer unit replaced a 39-year-old rig and came fully outfitted through a Makita partnership
September 18, 2025 10:50 AM
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Labor and Union Issues
Texas FD makes history in move to 24/72 shift schedule
Plano Fire-Rescue becomes the first in the state to use a 24-hour-on, 72-hour-off shift schedule for its firefighters
September 18, 2025 09:28 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Houston firefighter/paramedic dies after medical emergency during patient transport
Firefighter/Paramedic Scott fell ill while transporting a patient, was flown to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center for surgery and later died
September 18, 2025 08:52 AM
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Fireground Operations
Hoarding complicates firefighting efforts at fatal L.A. high-rise fire
Firefighters had difficulty reaching the seat of the fire inside the seventh-floor apartment
September 17, 2025 10:37 AM
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Social Media
‘Very dangerous’: Ind. mayor reacts after ‘get the rope’ comment made on fire union’s social post
Fort Wayne’s mayor says the union’s social posts about FD leadership fuel anger, pointing to threats from commenters — including a noose image — aimed at Chief Eric Lahey
September 17, 2025 09:51 AM
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Legal Issues
Complaint filed over beard policy after Baltimore paramedic suspended
A Muslim civil rights group alleges the Baltimore Fire Department denied religious accommodation, selectively enforced its grooming policy and suspended him without offering a respirator fit test
September 17, 2025 09:15 AM
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Mayday
LUNAR, UCAN, WWW: What’s the best mnemonic to follow during a mayday?
No matter which your department uses, it’s essential to keep messages clear when seconds count
September 17, 2025 06:15 AM
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