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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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Legal Issues
N.Y. FD to undergo sensitivity training following video of chief cursing at patient
The North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company will revise policies for handling minors and require sensitivity training after Chief Peter Alt was filmed cursing at a youth during a call
August 21, 2025 11:11 AM
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Fire Stations and Firehouses
Ky. firehouse, apparatus and equipment destroyed by fire
Vine Grove FD lost an antique engine, a 3,000-gallon tanker and extensive supplies in the Hardin County blaze
August 21, 2025 10:02 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
N.H. captain dies after reporting severe back pain after training
After participating in forcible entry training the prior evening, Northwood Fire Rescue Capt. Christopher Brown was transported to a local hospital
August 21, 2025 08:42 AM
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Firefighter Cancer
ACS study: Firefighters face higher cancer mortality, with sharp rises in skin, kidney cancers
Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
August 19, 2025 11:56 AM
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Firefighting History
The Deutsche Bank fire: Tragedy in the shadow of 9/11
On Aug. 18, 2007, several factors overwhelmed fireground operations, resulting in numerous maydays and, ultimately, the death of two firefighters
August 18, 2025 03:03 PM
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Firefighter Death
LACoFD mourns loss of veteran firefighter/paramedic
Firefighter/Paramedic Jerry Guzman was assigned to Station 32 in Azusa
August 18, 2025 01:11 PM
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Volunteer Fire Service
N.C. town ends volunteer firefighter program amid low turnout, shifts focus to full-time staffing
With only a handful of volunteers responding, Mocksville officials will end the volunteer program this month and ramp up daily staffing and training for full-time firefighters
August 18, 2025 12:31 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Pa. fire police captain dies from injuries sustained during house fire
Fire Police Captain Ed Margavich, 80, is Station 14’s first line-of-duty death in 70 years
August 18, 2025 09:37 AM
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Fireground Operations
4 missed maydays, safety lapses flagged in N.Y. LODD
State and Buffalo Fire Department reports cite accountability lapses, interior ops failures, an untrained acting officer and delays in defensive ops in death of Firefighter Jason Arno
August 15, 2025 11:12 AM
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Off Duty
Mich. firefighter/paramedic rides to break barriers in women’s ranch bronc circuit
Alpena Firefighter/Paramedic Abby Smith is one of only a handful of women riding rough stock in Michigan
August 13, 2025 12:10 PM
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