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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Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface

Ore. firefighter injured during Capitol Christmas tree-cutting operation

Wildland Supervisor Dana Turner was seriously hurt when a 70-foot fir tree fell on her, crushing her femur and injuring her lower back

November 24, 2025 04:30 PM

Bill Carey

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Fire Department Management

Texas FFs push for 24/72 shift schedule after survey shows 86% public support

A proposed move from a 24/48 to a 24/72 schedule is gaining momentum after more than 86% of surveyed Lubbock residents backed the change

November 24, 2025 11:22 AM

Bill Carey

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Pa. fire captain dies after water rescue training

Northampton Captain Michael Booke suffered a cardiovascular event during a water rescue training course

November 24, 2025 09:28 AM

Bill Carey

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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

NFFF awards $535K in scholarships to families of fallen firefighters

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has awarded scholarships, with tuition assistance prioritized for students pursuing STEM and public safety degrees

November 24, 2025 08:25 AM

Bill Carey

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UL Research Institutes’ Fire Safety Research Institute

FSRI timeline: How 2025 SoCal wildfires spread and killed 32

The report details how 12 simultaneous wildfires spread across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, providing new time lapse visualizations and data to help improve future wildfire preparedness and response

November 21, 2025 01:31 PM

Bill Carey

National Volunteer Fire Council

Nominations open for NVFC’s 2026 national fire service achievement awards

The National Volunteer Fire Council is recognizing volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, junior members and junior programs for outstanding service

November 20, 2025 11:21 AM

Bill Carey

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NIOSH

Report: Self-dispatch, low visibility contributed to fatal firefighter POV crash

NIOSH investigators found that dense fog, lack of road markings, inattentive driving and self-dispatching in a privately owned vehicle contributed to the crash

November 20, 2025 10:30 AM

Bill Carey

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Education & Training

Md. LODD report cites breakdowns in situational awareness, crew integrity

Investigators found that compromised size-up, poor risk/benefit decisions, weak crew integrity and missed 911 information all contributed to the Leonardtown incident

November 19, 2025 11:27 AM

Bill Carey

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Legislation and Funding

NYC bill would phase out PFAS from FDNY gear, test firehouse water by 2028

A new four-bill package would require the FDNY to replace turnout gear, add regular health screenings for firefighters and retirees, and test firehouse drinking water

November 19, 2025 09:16 AM

Bill Carey

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Technology

Mid-Atlantic Technology Summit 2025 showcases next-gen tools for first responders

Speakers and sessions underscored how practical innovation, coordinated planning and early engagement between developers and responders are shaping safer, faster and more efficient emergency operations

November 18, 2025 04:06 PM

Bill Carey