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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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Vehicle Crashes
‘This is going to hurt': N.C. FF recalls being struck by car at MVC
Dashcam footage shows the moment a car hit a Cotton firefighter as he worked a crash scene in Cumberland County — sending him flying
May 08, 2025 09:18 AM
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NIOSH
NIOSH: Activation of mental health crisis team beneficial in S.C. LODD
One of 13 NIOSH recommendations highlights the department’s proactive mental health response, including mandatory check-ins and peer-led crisis support
May 06, 2025 08:44 AM
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International Association of Fire Chiefs
IAFC announces former Calif. fire chief, PulsePoint founder as the recipient of James O. Page Award
Chief Richard Price, founder of the PulsePoint app and a 33-year fire service veteran, has been honored for his national impact on non-clinical EMS innovation
May 05, 2025 04:32 PM
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September 11, 2001
N.Y. advocacy group, senators condemn 9/11 health program firings
Federal lawmakers are calling the move to fire 16 staff members a betrayal of those who risked their lives in the aftermath of 9/11
May 05, 2025 01:02 PM
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NIOSH
NIOSH: Ga. battalion chief’s death highlights need to review SOPs, risk/benefit and hazard recognition
In September 2024, a Greene County Fire Rescue battalion chief was killed in an explosion while investigating cargo during a tractor-trailer fire
May 02, 2025 01:03 PM
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FireRescue1 Grant Center
$1M federal grant helps R.I. FD purchase 72 SCBA
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation joined Warwick fire officials to celebrate a $1 million federal grant that funded 72 new self-contained breathing apparatus units
May 01, 2025 11:57 AM
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IAFF
IAFF unveils federal apprenticeship program to boost fire, EMS recruitment
IAFF President Edward Kelly and U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced the nation’s first federally registered apprenticeship program, aimed at tackling recruitment challenges
May 01, 2025 08:00 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Pa. assistant chief dies from injury sustained during brush fire
Assistant Fire Chief Chip Chidester of the Harford Volunteer Fire Company died from an injury sustained while battling a 30-acre brush fire in March
April 30, 2025 06:45 AM
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: Honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty
The annual event features solemn tributes and heartfelt moments of remembrance for fallen firefighters
April 29, 2025 08:14 PM
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Entertainment
Remembering Michael Norell, ‘Captain Stanley’ of ‘Emergency!’
In addition to being known for his “Station 51, KMG365" line, Norrell wrote four episodes of ‘Emergency!’
April 29, 2025 01:57 PM
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