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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.

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Ohio firefighter suffers fatal cardiac event after training
The Warren Township firefighter suffered a cardiac event at home and died, less than a day after a training session
September 11, 2025 10:00 AM
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FDNY
FDNY paramedic’s parents found dead in house fire, father chained in basement
Security video shows an unidentified man entering the Bellerose home and leaving minutes before alarms sounded
September 09, 2025 06:50 AM
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Fire-based EMS
2 Ky. firefighters suffer cardiac emergencies during EMS call
A Morehead lieutenant went into cardiac arrest while performing CPR on a patient, and an assistant chief later experienced chest pain
September 09, 2025 06:15 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: Ind. firefighter dies in crash while responding to structure fire
The Celestine Volunteer Fire Department said the firefighter was responding in his personal vehicle when he was involved in a crash
September 09, 2025 06:00 AM
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Social Media
The ‘Taylor Swift Effect’ and fire service personalities on social media
High-profile firefighters are using social media, podcasts and livestreams to sway tactics and culture, offering fresh learning — and new risks for inexperienced crews
September 05, 2025 03:35 PM
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Legal Issues
Federal court rejects Wash. firefighters’ COVID-19 vaccination exemption appeal
The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic
September 04, 2025 10:56 AM
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Rapid Intervention
Texas firefighter in stable condition after being trapped in collapse
A Fort Worth firefighter sustained multiple injuries and was flown to Parkland Health in Dallas
September 04, 2025 07:46 AM
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Fireground Operations
Baltimore firefighters battle 5-alarm blaze across 3 buildings
A blaze at North Howard Street and West Fayette Street leveled one building, damaged two others and halted nearby light-rail service
September 03, 2025 08:30 AM
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FDNY
Daughter of FDNY FF killed on 9/11 receives special wedding day visit
When Kristin Marino wed at the Plaza Hotel, FDNY firefighters from her late father’s Rescue Company 1 stood in his place
September 02, 2025 11:55 AM
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Mayday
‘You almost don’t believe it': Mayday declared when Texas FF becomes disoriented in house fire
Nine McKinney firefighters were hospitalized with injuries from smoke inhalation and overexertion
September 02, 2025 10:01 AM
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