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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.

LATEST ARTICLES
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Apparatus Crash
Video: Seattle driver rams fire truck after firefighter refuses nitrous oxide
The suspect, later involved in a hit-and-run and seen inhaling gas from balloons, fled police at high speeds and remains at large
August 05, 2025 11:10 AM
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FEMA opens nearly $1B in disaster preparedness grants after internal review
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
August 04, 2025 08:33 AM
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Legal Issues
N.Y. lawmaker files charges against fire chief amid feud over ICE raid protest
Assemblyman Phil Ramos accuses East Brentwood Fire Chief Bryant Figueroa of storming into his office following tensions over ICE’s use of a firehouse parking lot
August 01, 2025 09:57 AM
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Fire-based EMS
Study: 40% of nursing home hospital transfers are preventable, strain EMS systems
Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic University
July 31, 2025 08:50 AM
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Off Duty
Fla. firefighter/paramedic honored by Real American Beer as ‘Local Legend’
Real American Beer recognized Hillsborough County firefighter/paramedic Matthew Holubik in its national campaign celebrating everyday heroes for his service on and off duty
July 30, 2025 10:05 AM
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FEMA
FEMA proposes $1B in grant cuts impacting fire, EMS and disaster preparedness programs
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs, for training, equipment and readiness efforts
July 25, 2025 12:46 PM
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Ore. FD prepared with body armor for violent calls
Following the fatal ambush on Idaho firefighters, Bend Fire says it has body armor on all fire trucks for use in dangerous situations
July 25, 2025 09:44 AM
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Firefighter Cancer
New study links PFAS in firefighter gear to gene activity tied to cancer risk
University of Arizona researchers found PFAS exposure may alter microRNAs, triggering early biological changes that could help guide future prevention strategies
July 25, 2025 08:11 AM
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Fitness & Health
Ga. FD launches 1323 shift schedule to improve work-life balance
The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
July 24, 2025 12:56 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: Fla. firefighter/paramedic dies after falling ill on duty
The St. Lucie County Fire District is honoring firefighter/paramedic Jarius Hodge with full line-of-duty honors following his death after a medical emergency while on shift
July 24, 2025 11:30 AM
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