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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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Fitness & Health
Fla. FD to move to 24/72 shift, add 49 firefighters to boost morale
Kissimmee’s transition from 24/48 shifts includes a two-phase hiring plan for 49 firefighters by April 2026, funded by a new property-based fire assessment
June 04, 2025 12:38 PM
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IAFF
IAFF endorses Trump administration’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
The bill increases the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,400; it also creates a deduction for income taxes paid on OT earnings for individuals making under $160,000 per year
June 03, 2025 04:40 PM
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FireRescue1 Grant Center
$1.5M available to volunteer FDs through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
June 03, 2025 11:08 AM
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Labor and Union Issues
Fla. FD eliminates battalion chief positions despite opposition from firefighters
As part of a restructuring plan, three Fort Myers Beach battalion chief positions will be cut, prompting warnings about leadership gaps on emergency scenes
June 03, 2025 08:16 AM
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Apparatus
Md. firefighters injured in fire truck crash during response
Two Montgomery County firefighters and a civilian were hurt when a tanker collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
June 02, 2025 11:07 AM
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Search and Rescue
Ohio fire chief recognized for squeezing into basement to rescue woman trapped in house fire
Video shows Medina Fire Chief Larry Walters entering a burning basement to save a trapped woman, using a Halligan bar to get her, and himself, out
May 30, 2025 10:11 AM
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Fire Department Management
Pa. police seize fire trucks, shut down volunteer FD
Darby Township police seized two fire trucks and shut down the Goodwill Volunteer Fire Company, citing insufficient certified firefighters.
May 29, 2025 08:49 AM
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Labor and Union Issues
Union workers at Sutphen strike as Ohio officials urge return to negotiations
About 85 Teamsters at Sutphen, Columbus’ main fire truck supplier, are on strike, raising concerns as the city faces an aging fleet
May 28, 2025 04:36 PM
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911 and Dispatch
Pa. FD responds to public criticism for not responding to house fire
Citing a no-bid response protocol, Springdale firefighters say they were following rules when they didn’t respond, despite being just minutes away
May 28, 2025 10:47 AM
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Fire Department Management
Va. county bans FD from responding to calls, citing ‘operational deficiencies’
Greene County officials revealed internal issues ranging from missed training and pending criminal charges, which led to the sudden closure of the Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company
May 27, 2025 12:12 PM
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