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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Fire-based EMS

Houston FD’s ‘green’ ambulances face charging issues, undergo repairs

Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity

November 13, 2025 08:54 AM

Bill Carey

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Legal Issues

Calif. city to pay $1.7M to settle gender discrimination suit

Fairfield Battalion Chief Jessica Fleshman, a 20-year veteran and former Marine, alleged she faced harassment and retaliation after her promotion, claims the city denied but agreed to settle

November 12, 2025 09:19 AM

Bill Carey

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Legal Issues

Md. firefighters acquitted in baseball field flooding case

A district judge dismissed charges against two Montgomery County firefighters, finding insufficient evidence the soaked Montgomery Blair High School field was damaged

November 10, 2025 10:39 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire Service Culture

Fla. county reverses ban on fire station logos following community outcry

Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition

November 10, 2025 09:57 AM

Bill Carey

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Volunteer Fire Service

‘It’s best we all step away': Tenn. fire chief, entire volunteer fire department resign

Former Cornersville Chief Matt Fox and his crew stepped down, citing administrative strain, burnout and funding challenges

November 10, 2025 08:14 AM

Bill Carey

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: FDNY firefighter suffers cardiac arrest while on roof of Brooklyn blaze

The 11-year FDNY veteran suffered cardiac arrest while operating on the roof during an all-hands fire

November 09, 2025 07:31 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire-based EMS

‘Creating a better bond': Ky. city trains police officers as EMTs in new public safety approach

Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire

November 07, 2025 11:48 AM

Bill Carey

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Ga. FD recruit dies after falling ill during training

Columbia County Fire Recruit Kalif Leslie Daly became ill during physical training and later died at a hospital

November 06, 2025 08:33 AM

Bill Carey

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Leadership

‘Stay out': Rescue of choking child sparks jurisdiction debate among Ky. FDs

A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute

November 05, 2025 10:50 AM

Bill Carey

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Education & Training

Ga. FD offers free training on hazards, explosion that killed battalion chief

The course turns NIOSH findings from the Greene County explosion into tactics and policy updates for rapid reefer ID, construction/insulation risks, reefer-specific size-up and chief readiness

November 04, 2025 11:36 AM

Bill Carey