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.

LATET ARTICLES

Firefighter Cancer

Texas firefighters would be required to get cancer screenings under proposed bill

Free screenings would begin in a firefighter’s fifth year of employment, but concerns remain over funding, as the legislation lacks state financial support

March 11, 2025 08:58 AM

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FireRescue1 Grant Center

$5K grant helps Kan. FD with firefighter health and fit testing

The Russell Fire Department can make sure all of its firefighters have properly fitting facepieces

March 06, 2025 10:55 AM

Bill Carey

FDNY

‘The place always smelled like fire': FDNY Rescue 2 celebrates 100th anniversary

As the unit celebrates its centennial, firefighters, families and the community honor its legacy of courage, leadership and the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice

March 06, 2025 10:06 AM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

N.C. firefighter killed in crash while responding to call

A New London volunteer firefighter died after being involved in a crash while responding to an earlier MVC

March 06, 2025 09:04 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Veteran New Orleans fire captain dies after reaching 30-year milestone

Captain Michael Windsay died while working as the acting Fifth District Chief

March 05, 2025 08:35 AM

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Social Media

‘Not the FD’s job!’: Readers debate firefighters’ role in stabilizing collapsing Kan. building

A unique tie back by Wichita firefighters left several readers giving their thoughts on who should have done the work

March 04, 2025 02:57 PM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Miss. firefighter dies after falling from fire truck

A Pinedale volunteer firefighter suffered major head trauma during a grass fire

March 04, 2025 10:17 AM

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Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI)

CFSI urges first responders to be involved in federal funding, staffing changes

As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments

March 04, 2025 09:39 AM

Bill Carey

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Fatal Incident

‘More than they will ever know': Parents of soldier killed in D.C. plane, helicopter crash thank firefighters

The O’Haras met D.C. firefighters who found their son’s body and the rookie firefighter and Marine who stood guard over him

March 03, 2025 09:26 AM

Bill Carey

Fire Stations and Firehouses

Fire damages Va. rescue squad’s station, ambulances

A passerby spotted one of the Ashland Rescue Squad ambulances burning inside the station and called 911

February 28, 2025 09:54 AM

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