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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Fire Chief

Mich. fire chief out as lawsuit alleges discrimination over bra inquiry

Lansing will not renew Fire Chief Brian Sturdivant’s contract as the city faces a civil rights lawsuit accusing him of discriminatory conduct toward a female firefighter

December 17, 2025 11:05 AM

Bill Carey

Health & Wellness

Colo. firefighters to start shifts later after study shows early hours cut sleep

Data showing reduced sleep during 7 a.m. starts prompted West Metro to delay firefighter shift times by two hours

December 16, 2025 10:21 AM

Bill Carey

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Search and Rescue

Why every fire department should carry Cyanokits

Data from the Firefighter Rescue Survey shows how often victims suffer smoke inhalation and why rapid Cyanokit use can dramatically improve rescue outcomes

December 15, 2025 01:03 PM

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Mayday

‘They’re not gonna die alone': N.H. firefighters recall being trapped in house fire

Keene firefighters were briefly trapped during a house fire and suffered burns

December 15, 2025 11:44 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

N.Y. firefighter dies during rescue of injured hiker

Phoenicia Fire District Commissioner Michael J. Ryan suffered cardiac arrest while assisting with an injured hiker call

December 15, 2025 10:00 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Wis. firefighter killed in crash while traveling for work

Oshkosh Firefighter/Paramedic Tom Diener died in a crash while traveling for work with two other Oshkosh firefighters

December 15, 2025 09:11 AM

Bill Carey

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

San Francisco FD to switch entirely to PFAS-free turnout gear

Backed by a $2.35M FEMA grant, the department is rolling out 1,100 sets of UL-certified, PFAS-free ensembles

December 12, 2025 02:30 PM

Bill Carey

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Health & Wellness

Ind. FD to test 48/96 schedule to boost firefighter health and family time

Starting in July 2026, Carmel firefighters will shift to a 48/96 schedule, a move leaders say could improve sleep, recovery and work-life balance

December 11, 2025 10:03 AM

Bill Carey

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Technology

Ala. FD to equip firefighters, medics and inspectors with body-worn cameras

Birmingham City Council has approved a three-year, $170,000 agreement with Axon to lease cameras, with footage to be used for training and incident investigations

December 11, 2025 08:54 AM

Bill Carey

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Apparatus Crash

Medic critical, 3 others injured in Fla. ambulance crash

Four people were injured when a pickup truck collided with a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance transporting a patient

December 09, 2025 04:04 PM

Bill Carey