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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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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Mass. FD’s ‘PFAS-free’ gear fails lab test, shows high toxic levels
Lab finds high PFAS in Quincy’s “PFAS-free” turnout as IAFF urges independent checks
August 27, 2025 09:14 AM
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Firefighter Death
Recently graduated D.C. firefighter dies in off-duty fall from building
Probationary Firefighter Sadia Williams, 21, graduated on Aug. 22 and was set to begin work at Engine Company 13
August 26, 2025 12:53 PM
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Labor and Union Issues
Fla. FD shifts to 24/72 schedule for paramedics and EMTs
Lake County officials said the change will cut the average workweek to 42 hours and boost health, morale and staffing
August 26, 2025 11:39 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Ky. firefighter succumbs to injuries from fire engine rollover
The 12-year Army veteran and Raywick firefighter died three days after being ejected when his engine overturned en route to a call
August 26, 2025 11:12 AM
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Fire-based EMS
‘See us not as a fire department add-on': FDNY EMS lieutenant calls for a stand-alone third service
FDNY EMS officer and union vice president says separating EMS from the FDNY would close pay gaps, curb turnover and give medics the autonomy to modernize patient care
August 22, 2025 10:35 AM
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Technology
Targeted alerting system will let Miss. firefighters sleep through unassigned calls
A $97K upgrade will notify only the Hattiesburg fire stations needed, cutting overnight disruptions and improving firefighter health
August 22, 2025 08:38 AM
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Legal Issues
N.Y. FD to undergo sensitivity training following video of chief cursing at patient
The North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company will revise policies for handling minors and require sensitivity training after Chief Peter Alt was filmed cursing at a youth during a call
August 21, 2025 11:11 AM
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Fire Stations and Firehouses
Ky. firehouse, apparatus and equipment destroyed by fire
Vine Grove FD lost an antique engine, a 3,000-gallon tanker and extensive supplies in the Hardin County blaze
August 21, 2025 10:02 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
N.H. captain dies after reporting severe back pain after training
After participating in forcible entry training the prior evening, Northwood Fire Rescue Capt. Christopher Brown was transported to a local hospital
August 21, 2025 08:42 AM
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Firefighter Cancer
ACS study: Firefighters face higher cancer mortality, with sharp rises in skin, kidney cancers
Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
August 19, 2025 11:56 AM
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