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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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Structure Fire
Watch: Ill. battalion chief, police officer rescue family trapped in apartment fire
Joliet Battalion Chief Dan Berta and a Joliet police officer sprang into action to rescue a family trapped on a third-floor balcony during a fire
June 12, 2025 10:47 AM
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Fitness & Health
Sleep conference spotlights firefighter fatigue under Ore. FD’s 1323 schedule
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
June 11, 2025 11:35 AM
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Firefighting Foam
Minn. fire departments test soy-based, PFAS-free firefighting foam
Murray County fire departments are testing SoyFoam, a PFAS-free foam made from soy flour and distributed by the state’s soybean research council
June 10, 2025 12:20 PM
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Volunteer Fire Service
Ala. FD sees staffing rebound, nearly doubling firefighters after pandemic
The Moores Mill Volunteer Fire Department has increased its number of volunteers and has more currently in training
June 10, 2025 10:37 AM
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Social Media
Mich. firefighter, lieutenant face discipline over photo taken inside burned home
A social media post intended to praise a Warren fire crew has drawn backlash for insensitivity toward the homeowner
June 09, 2025 11:10 AM
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Education & Training
N.C. firefighters join national effort to improve rescues through real-world data
With state fire deaths above average, the Clayton Fire Department is joining the Firefighter Rescue Survey to help improve rescue tactics through shared real-world data
June 06, 2025 12:39 PM
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Legislation and Funding
Public safety coalition urges Senate to fund Next Generation 911 in ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’
Public safety leaders warn that the House-passed bill lacks critical support for upgrading outdated 911 systems, calling the omission a threat to emergency response and community safety
June 06, 2025 10:49 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
N.C. firefighter dies after on-duty medical emergency
A Hickory Fire Department firefighter died June 5 after suffering a medical emergency while on duty
June 06, 2025 08:14 AM
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Fitness & Health
N.C. fire department makes 48/96 shift official after trial run
Following a five-month test period, the Graham FD adopted the 48/96 schedule, ensuring crews stay rested and ready
June 05, 2025 09:19 AM
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Fitness & Health
Fla. FD to move to 24/72 shift, add 49 firefighters to boost morale
Kissimmee’s transition from 24/48 shifts includes a two-phase hiring plan for 49 firefighters by April 2026, funded by a new property-based fire assessment
June 04, 2025 12:38 PM
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