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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.

LATEST ARTICLES

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Social Media

The ‘Taylor Swift Effect’ and fire service personalities on social media

High-profile firefighters are using social media, podcasts and livestreams to sway tactics and culture, offering fresh learning — and new risks for inexperienced crews

September 05, 2025 03:35 PM

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Legal Issues

Federal court rejects Wash. firefighters’ COVID-19 vaccination exemption appeal

The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic

September 04, 2025 10:56 AM

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Rapid Intervention

Texas firefighter in stable condition after being trapped in collapse

A Fort Worth firefighter sustained multiple injuries and was flown to Parkland Health in Dallas

September 04, 2025 07:46 AM

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Fireground Operations

Baltimore firefighters battle 5-alarm blaze across 3 buildings

A blaze at North Howard Street and West Fayette Street leveled one building, damaged two others and halted nearby light-rail service

September 03, 2025 08:30 AM

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FDNY

Daughter of FDNY FF killed on 9/11 receives special wedding day visit

When Kristin Marino wed at the Plaza Hotel, FDNY firefighters from her late father’s Rescue Company 1 stood in his place

September 02, 2025 11:55 AM

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Mayday

‘You almost don’t believe it': Mayday declared when Texas FF becomes disoriented in house fire

Nine McKinney firefighters were hospitalized with injuries from smoke inhalation and overexertion

September 02, 2025 10:01 AM

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September 11, 2001

9/11 museum CEO defends executive salaries amid backlash

Elizabeth Hillman reportedly told the foundation’s trustees, “Our executive compensation lags well behind that of peer institutions”

August 30, 2025 08:50 PM

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Police

Man caught on video placing incendiary devices outside Md. firehouse

Officials say one of the three homemade incendiary devices found near Capitol Heights Fire Station 805 could have exploded

August 28, 2025 11:29 AM

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FireRescue1 Grants

Billing revenue, AFG funds help R.I. city replace FD’s busiest ambulances

Providence officials replaced two ambulances that ran a 12,179 calls combined in 2024

August 28, 2025 10:37 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Pa. chief dies from surgery complications related to brush fire injury

Harford Assistant Chief Edward Chideser fractured his leg while battling a brush fire in March

August 28, 2025 09:34 AM

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