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

FEMA

DHS drafts 2026 plans to cut FEMA disaster workforce

Documents outline potential reductions to CORE and surge staffing, raising concerns about disaster response capacity

January 06, 2026 08:39 AM

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Rapid Intervention

Penn State student firefighters honored for rescuing injured captain at 2-alarm fire

Four Alpha Fire Company firefighters were honored for a swift mayday rescue after a floor collapse injured a captain during a second-alarm fire at the Woodward Inn

January 05, 2026 04:37 PM

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Firefighter Death

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna, a voice for firefighter wellness and mentorship, dies

DiGiovanna, a Lexipol ambassador and FireRescue1 contributor, led the Verdugo Fire Academy where he trained and mentored thousands of recruits and firefighters

January 05, 2026 12:30 PM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Okla. assistant fire marshal dies during shift

The Tulsa Fire Department announced Assistant Fire Marshal Stephen Mixon died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty

January 05, 2026 09:23 AM

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International Firefighting

At least 40 dead, over 100 injured in fire at Swiss ski resort bar

A blaze tore through Le Constellation in Crans-Montana just after midnight Jan. 1, injuring about 115 people as investigators work to identify victims

January 02, 2026 10:10 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Calif. firefighter suffers medical emergency during house fire

The medical emergency occurred during an early morning house fire in Riverside County that left two residents with minor injuries

December 31, 2025 04:34 PM

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FDNY

EMS experience matters in appointment of new FDNY commissioner, union VP says

In a Daily News opinion piece, FDNY EMS Lt. Anthony Almojera argues that appointing an EMS veteran as commissioner reflects today’s medical-first reality

December 31, 2025 11:14 AM

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Legal Issues

‘That went way too far': Details released in Fla. FD hazing, waterboarding

A 19-year-old Marion County rookie says co-workers restrained, beat and waterboarded him during his second shift while trying to force his phone passcode, prompting firings and criminal charges

December 31, 2025 09:25 AM

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Fire Department Management

FireRescue1 readers: What experience should a fire commissioner have?

Vote now: Should a commissioner be a firefighter, an EMS leader, an executive — or a mix?

December 29, 2025 04:16 PM

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Social Media

Be curious, not judgmental: A ‘Ted Lasso’ lesson for fire service critique culture

From training photos to fireground videos, firefighters are quick to critique, but following one simple tip can do more to improve the discourse than public callouts

December 29, 2025 04:11 PM

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