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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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Reality Training
N.Y. FD invests in virtual training for firefighters and recruitment of gamers
Training all East Meadow firefighters with VR headsets simulates up to 60 scenarios, offering on-demand practice, muscle-memory building and a recruitment draw for gamers
September 23, 2025 10:14 AM
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Fitness & Health
Athletic trainers help Ariz. fire recruits prevent injuries
Sessions at the Greater Flagstaff Region Fire Academy use movement screening, functional strength and recovery work to curb injuries
September 23, 2025 08:40 AM
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Fitness & Health
New funding backs national disaster behavioral health initiative for first responders
Webull’s donation will help ResponderStrong build a national behavioral health disaster response for first responders
September 22, 2025 12:08 PM
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Education & Training
New Dallas training prop honors firefighter trapped, killed in roof decking collapse
New mandatory training simulates the 2011 ventilation incident that killed Lieutenant Todd Krodle, sharpening rapid rescue tactics
September 22, 2025 10:14 AM
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Station Design
Mich. FD saves money using shipping containers to build firefighter training facility
With only four structure fires in the township over three years, Courtland FD officials say the site provides essential training opportunities for younger firefighters
September 22, 2025 08:46 AM
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Violence Against First Responders
Off-duty D.C. FF wounded in shooting calls firehouse for help after 911 delay
Firefighter Gary Dziekan says he pushed the gun aside as it went off, was wounded in the struggle, and fired back when the suspect came back
September 22, 2025 08:44 AM
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Fire Service Staffing
Ohio FD adds 6 full-time FFs to keep up with growth
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
September 19, 2025 09:34 AM
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Apparatus
Nev. FD heavy rescue displays power tool brand
The Rosenbauer unit replaced a 39-year-old rig and came fully outfitted through a Makita partnership
September 18, 2025 10:50 AM
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Labor and Union Issues
Texas FD makes history in move to 24/72 shift schedule
Plano Fire-Rescue becomes the first in the state to use a 24-hour-on, 72-hour-off shift schedule for its firefighters
September 18, 2025 09:28 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Houston firefighter/paramedic dies after medical emergency during patient transport
Firefighter/Paramedic Scott fell ill while transporting a patient, was flown to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center for surgery and later died
September 18, 2025 08:52 AM
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