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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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Animal Rescue
N.Y. fire chief apologizes for how firefighters tried to rescue cat in tree
Video showed the cat, later euthanized, being tossed from the tree by firefighters with a hoseline
October 08, 2025 10:00 AM
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Education & Training
Everyone goes home — except some recruits and applicants
Fatalities that occur during agility tests and academy drills underscore the need for tougher medical screening, heat-stress limits and on-site EMS
October 07, 2025 03:47 PM
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Legal Issues
IAFF asks court to dismiss lawsuits against NFPA over PPE standards related to PFAS
The firefighters’ union moved to dismiss with prejudice its PFAS-related lawsuit over NFPA’s firefighter gear standard
October 07, 2025 08:45 AM
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Arson/Investigation
3 injured while escaping from fire at S.C. judge’s home
Investigators have not found evidence of criminal intent, though the judge reportedly received threats before the blaze
October 06, 2025 12:42 PM
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Safety
Texas city outfits all fire, EMS units with ballistic vests after recorded 14,000 hours of wear in 2024
Funding approved by the Central Texas Public Safety Commission will outfit all Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMScrews with upgraded body armor
October 04, 2025 04:00 PM
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NIOSH
NIOSH announces National Firefighter Registry Champions
Several organizations, including FireRescue1, have been recognized for their efforts to boost enrollment in the registry
October 04, 2025 09:58 AM
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FEMA
FEMA freezes $300M preparedness grants, orders population recount
Funding is on hold until states certify population data minus those deported under U.S. immigration laws
October 03, 2025 04:09 PM
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Education & Training
Utah fire chief seriously burned during live-fire training
Cedar City’s mayor said Fire Chief Mike Phillips was burned when a spark fell into jet fuel
October 03, 2025 10:18 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: Tenn. firefighter/paramedic suffers on-duty medical emergency
On duty but not on a call, Bristol Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Clawson suffered a medical emergency at the station
October 03, 2025 09:28 AM
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Fire-based EMS
Documentary shines light on South Dakota’s rural EMS gaps, staffing shortages
Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times
October 02, 2025 11:27 AM
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