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-based EMS

‘Creating a better bond': Ky. city trains police officers as EMTs in new public safety approach

Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire

November 07, 2025 11:48 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Ga. FD recruit dies after falling ill during training

Columbia County Fire Recruit Kalif Leslie Daly became ill during physical training and later died at a hospital

November 06, 2025 08:33 AM

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Leadership

‘Stay out': Rescue of choking child sparks jurisdiction debate among Ky. FDs

A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute

November 05, 2025 10:50 AM

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Education & Training

Ga. FD offers free training on hazards, explosion that killed battalion chief

The course turns NIOSH findings from the Greene County explosion into tactics and policy updates for rapid reefer ID, construction/insulation risks, reefer-specific size-up and chief readiness

November 04, 2025 11:36 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire Stations and Firehouses

Iowa couple donates farm to fund new fire, EMS station

Proceeds from Francis and Annola Schweitzberger’s donated farm helped build a modern facility with upgraded apparatus and safety features

November 04, 2025 09:56 AM

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Technical Rescue

Pittsburgh EMS rescues 29 passengers after Monongahela Incline cars stall

Pittsburgh EMS and firefighters executed coordinated rope and ladder operations to remove 29 passengers from two stalled rail cars

November 03, 2025 11:55 AM

Bill Carey

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Fatal Incident

2 first responders, volunteer killed at Okla. drag racing event

A fire chief, police officer and race volunteer were killed in two seperate incidents at the Hartshorne H-Town Throwdown

November 03, 2025 11:18 AM

Bill Carey

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Education & Training

Va. FD releases live fire training report after firefighter injury, pledges sweeping safety fixes

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue partnered with the Fire Safety Research Institute to run controlled burn experiments and conduct interviews, revealing gaps in training plans, policies and PPE education

October 31, 2025 10:15 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire Stations and Firehouses

Fire destroys Mich. firehouse, collapses roof, damages fire trucks

The Garfield Township Volunteer Fire Department’s firehouse was destroyed, leaving members to see if the apparatus is salvageable

October 31, 2025 08:28 AM

Bill Carey

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Station Design

N.C. FD ‘breaks hose’ to open new $9M firehouse

Salisbury’s new firehouse replaces the 1956 station with three double bays, an engine and ladder company, and five integrated operations

October 30, 2025 11:00 AM

Bill Carey