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

Off Duty

Off-duty Va. firefighter raises ladder, stretches garden hose to extinguish house fire

A Suffolk Fire & Rescue firefighter, who lives nearby, spotted the fire, entered the home and knocked down flames from a second-floor window

March 10, 2026 08:29 AM

Bill Carey

Fire Department Management

Beyond the big number: Why fire departments need to rethink the annual ‘Total Runs’ post

Here’s how breaking down response data can strengthen advocacy, improve social media engagement and build community trust

March 09, 2026 03:01 PM

Bill Carey

Health & Wellness

S.C. firefighters call for stronger mental health support after suicides

Firefighters in South Carolina’s Lowcountry are pushing for better mental health support, saying financial strain, sleep loss and job stress continue to take a heavy toll

March 09, 2026 12:02 PM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Newly promoted Mo. FD shift commander killed in crash while responding to call

Butler County FPD Shift Commander Jackson Warren died in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a call during his first shift after being promoted

March 09, 2026 09:28 AM

Bill Carey

Fire Chief

Okla. fire chief rejects $250K Google donation tied to data center construction

Rock Volunteer Fire Department Chief Charley Pearson declined a $250,000 donation from Google, saying public trust outweighed the needed funding

March 09, 2026 08:45 AM

Bill Carey

National Volunteer Fire Council

NVFC seeks volunteer firefighters for mental health video campaign

The National Volunteer Fire Council is looking for volunteer firefighters to share personal stories for a new mental health video series aimed at raising awareness and encouraging wellness support

March 06, 2026 10:27 AM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Ga. FF/paramedic suffers on-duty medical emergency

Henry County firefighters are mourning Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Reeves

March 06, 2026 08:00 AM

Bill Carey

Legislation and Funding

Texas FD responses to some rural calls in jeopardy as funding dispute grows

Sherman Fire Rescue handled about 600 calls outside city limits in 2025, but officials say the current system funding those responses may not be sustainable

March 05, 2026 09:55 AM

Bill Carey

Technical Rescue

‘We have literally talked about this one': Texas firefighters describe hot air balloon rescue

Two Longview firefighters are recounting the rare high-angle rescue that brought two hot air balloon riders safely down from more than 900 feet after the balloon struck a tower

March 04, 2026 08:16 AM

Bill Carey

Mayday

9 firefighters injured in floor collapse during Philadelphia blaze

Firefighters issued a mayday call when part of a burning home collapsed during a two-alarm blaze in Philadelphia’s Wynnefield neighborhood

March 03, 2026 11:16 AM

Bill Carey