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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Technology

Fla. FD tests quieter, wearable overnight alerting system

The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens

September 16, 2025 12:44 PM

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Fire Department Management

N.C. FD switches to 24/72 shift for better work-life schedule

Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance

September 16, 2025 11:33 AM

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Social Media

Cleveland fire chief under internal review for Charlie Kirk post

The Cleveland mayor’s office is reviewing the chief’s Charlie Kirk post while the city is probing EMS and firefighter posts

September 16, 2025 10:13 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

2 Ariz. firefighters, driver killed in ambulance crash

The other vehicle crossed the centerline and struck the Timber Mesa ambulance head-on near Show Low

September 15, 2025 12:43 PM

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Safety

Ohio FD places firehouses on lockdown after backlash related to post about Charlie Kirk killing

Toledo Fire & Rescue put all firehouses on precautionary lockdown amid backlash to a firefighter’s post about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

September 15, 2025 10:12 AM

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Safety

NTSB urges increased training for shipboard fires

After fatal incidents, the board urges NFPA-aligned training, ship familiarization, Coast Guard coordination and stronger port partnerships

September 12, 2025 03:53 PM

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Leadership

From jokes to threats: Identifying conduct that erodes trust in the fire service

Follow a triaged response to what is posted and remember to discipline the behavior, not the content

September 12, 2025 01:11 PM

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Social Media

First responders face investigations over social posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing

Fire and police agencies in Nashville, New Orleans, Toledo and Prince George’s County launched investigations and placed employees on leave after online comments about Kirk’s death

September 12, 2025 08:54 AM

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Apparatus Crash

Watch: Passing train hits Ill. fire truck during fire

While Moline firefighters knocked down an industrial dust-collector fire, a passing train struck the truck’s outriggers

September 12, 2025 08:30 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Idaho FF/equipment operator dies while working on Ariz. wildfire

Firefighter/Equipment Operator J. Hank Hester collapsed during suppression repair and hazardous tree removal at the Dragon Bravo Fire

September 11, 2025 10:30 AM

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