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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Legal Issues

Lawsuit alleges La. firefighters failed to search for victims in deadly house fire

The family alleges Shreveport firefighters did not search for occupants, despite a 911 report and MDT message that multiple people were inside, until the arrival of the third engine company

March 24, 2026 09:44 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

2 Okla. firefighters killed in tanker rollover while responding to fire

Two Goldsby firefighters were killed when their tanker left the road, struck a tree and overturned

March 20, 2026 10:56 AM

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Apparatus

Fire, EMS departments turn to online resale market as apparatus costs surge

Facing million-dollar price tags and years-long delays, fire and EMS agencies are using the Garage marketplace to buy and sell used rigs and fund new equipment

March 19, 2026 10:34 AM

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Lithium-ion battery fires

Md. firefighters train for EV fires with crane operations, parking garage removal

Howard County and neighboring firefighters trained on removing burning electric vehicles, monitoring hazards and adapting tactics for high-risk EV fire incidents

March 19, 2026 09:27 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Tenn. firefighter suffers fatal on-duty medical emergency

Nashville Firefighter Wayne Barry Jr. suffered a medical emergency at Fire Station 32

March 18, 2026 12:05 PM

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

‘The science is changing so fast': Mass. city votes no to purchase PFAS-free gear for firefighters

A divided Quincy City Council blocked funding for new turnout gear despite testing that found cancer-linked chemicals in the current equipment

March 18, 2026 11:41 AM

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Collapse

LODD: Chicago firefighter dies after collapse during apartment fire

Firefighter Mike Altman suffered second- and third-degree burns in a floor collapse while battling a fast-moving apartment fire

March 17, 2026 01:39 PM

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Technical Rescue

R.I. firefighter falls down elevator shaft during rescue at senior housing apartment

A Providence firefighter was seriously injured after a 10-foot fall while responding to a power outage that trapped residents in an elevator

March 17, 2026 08:41 AM

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Fireground Operations

‘We had heavy fire on all three floors': 2 FFs trapped in collapse during rescues at fatal NYC fire

Three people were killed and nine others, including five firefighters, were injured in a four-alarm fire in Queens

March 16, 2026 04:39 PM

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NIOSH

NIOSH report finds missed return-to-duty evaluation in Md. LODD investigation

Federal investigators say the officer had recently returned to duty after a stroke and heart failure diagnosis, highlighting gaps in return-to-work medical clearance

March 16, 2026 10:21 AM

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