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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Firefighter Memorials

Minn. FD, PD remember first responders slain during domestic violence call

Burnsville remembers two officers and a firefighter/paramedic who were killed on Feb. 18, 2024, during an hours-long standoff

February 18, 2026 12:15 PM

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Social Media

Ala. ' Stretcher Push Curling’ video goes viral

East Alabama Fire District firefighters turned their bay floor into an “Olympic” arena

February 18, 2026 11:26 AM

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Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface

4 firefighters injured as Okla. wildfires burn more than 155,000 acres

Three firefighters were hurt when their truck rolled over in Beaver County; another was injured in a separate crash

February 18, 2026 09:35 AM

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Firefighter Memorials

N.Y. FD honors fallen firefighter with vigil, park renaming on anniversary of LODD

The Binghamton Fire Department marked the first anniversary of John “JR” Gaudet’s line-of-duty death as city leaders renamed West End Park in his memory

February 17, 2026 08:56 AM

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Off Duty

Off-duty Tenn. firefighter helps save 3 people from house fire

Covington Firefighter Terrance Smith spotted smoke while driving home after a 24-hour shift and alerted residents

February 17, 2026 08:23 AM

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FDNY

FDNY warns hydrant-blocking is delaying firefighting across city

A 157% spike in 311 complaints and repeated incidents at active fire scenes have prompted criminal summonses and steep fines

February 16, 2026 02:24 PM

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Jimmie Johnson to unveil ‘Helmet of Heroes’ tribute to fallen firefighters at Daytona 500

The seven-time NASCAR Cup champion will debut a new helmet honoring America’s fallen firefighters in partnership with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

February 14, 2026 08:00 AM

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Firefighter Cancer

National Firefighter Registry for Cancer tops 40,000 enrollments

Officials say the NIOSH-led registry is now the nation’s largest firefighter cancer cohort, using service histories linked to state cancer data to better track risk and guide prevention

February 13, 2026 11:30 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: N.C. firefighter suffers medical emergency at house fire

A White Level firefighter suffered a medical emergency during a fire on Hickory Rock Road and later died at a hospital

February 11, 2026 10:37 AM

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Recruitment and Retention

Are 18-year-olds ready to be firefighters? Readers respond

FireRescue1 readers share when they joined, what “ready” really means, and why leadership, mentoring and mental health support matter

February 10, 2026 04:59 PM

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