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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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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Fire News

7/24, 24/7: Convenience stores across the nation thank first responders

Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day

July 24, 2025 10:02 AM

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Legal Issues

Propane technician found guilty in deadly Va. house explosion that killed firefighter

Roger Bentley was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and other charges after prosecutors said he ignored signs of a gas leak before the 2024 blast that killed Sterling Firefighter Trevor Brown

July 23, 2025 01:08 PM

Bill Carey

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Leadership

Md. FD apologizes after firefighter sprays baseball field, causing game cancellation

A Thunderbolts baseball game was canceled when a Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water onto the field after a hit ball damaged his vehicle

July 23, 2025 01:01 PM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Wis. firefighter/safety officer dies following on-duty injury

Amie Lee, who died July 14 from a suspected pulmonary embolism linked to a fire station injury, joined the Van Dyne Fire Department in 2011

July 23, 2025 10:48 AM

Bill Carey

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NIOSH

NIOSH: Md. captain dies after floor collapse at large house fire

A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness

July 22, 2025 04:14 PM

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FEMA

FEMA search and rescue chief resigns amid Texas flood response fallout

Ken Pagurek stepped down after delays in deploying FEMA teams to deadly Texas flooding, citing growing frustration with DHS oversight and the Trump administration’s handling of disaster response

July 22, 2025 12:56 PM

Bill Carey

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Apparatus

Md. firefighter disciplined after driving $500K fire engine into floodwater

A Montgomery County fire engine is likely totaled after being driven into floodwaters during a rescue, prompting an internal review and placing the firefighter behind the wheel on non-driving status

July 22, 2025 11:31 AM

Bill Carey

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Leadership

N.Y. fire chiefs revoke assemblyman’s honorary title after ICE protest at firehouse

Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement

July 11, 2025 11:57 AM

Bill Carey

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Labor and Union Issues

Texas firefighters’ union votes on ‘no-confidence’ resolution on chief’s flood response

The Austin Firefighters Association launched a no-confidence vote over claims Chief Joel Baker delayed flood aid to Kerr County, allegations he denies as city leaders back him

July 11, 2025 09:54 AM

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