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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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September 11, 2001
N.Y. advocacy group, senators condemn 9/11 health program firings
Federal lawmakers are calling the move to fire 16 staff members a betrayal of those who risked their lives in the aftermath of 9/11
May 05, 2025 01:02 PM
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NIOSH
NIOSH: Ga. battalion chief’s death highlights need to review SOPs, risk/benefit and hazard recognition
In September 2024, a Greene County Fire Rescue battalion chief was killed in an explosion while investigating cargo during a tractor-trailer fire
May 02, 2025 01:03 PM
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FireRescue1 Grant Center
$1M federal grant helps R.I. FD purchase 72 SCBA
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation joined Warwick fire officials to celebrate a $1 million federal grant that funded 72 new self-contained breathing apparatus units
May 01, 2025 11:57 AM
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IAFF
IAFF unveils federal apprenticeship program to boost fire, EMS recruitment
IAFF President Edward Kelly and U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced the nation’s first federally registered apprenticeship program, aimed at tackling recruitment challenges
May 01, 2025 08:00 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Pa. assistant chief dies from injury sustained during brush fire
Assistant Fire Chief Chip Chidester of the Harford Volunteer Fire Company died from an injury sustained while battling a 30-acre brush fire in March
April 30, 2025 06:45 AM
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend: Honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty
The annual event features solemn tributes and heartfelt moments of remembrance for fallen firefighters
April 29, 2025 08:14 PM
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Entertainment
Remembering Michael Norell, ‘Captain Stanley’ of ‘Emergency!’
In addition to being known for his “Station 51, KMG365" line, Norrell wrote four episodes of ‘Emergency!’
April 29, 2025 01:57 PM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: Ind. FF found unresponsive after responding to call
Milton-Washington Township Firefighter Scott Adams died a day after responding to a motor vehicle accident
April 29, 2025 11:17 AM
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FEMA
President Trump appoints new members to FEMA Review Council
The bipartisan FEMA Review Council, now co-chaired by Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth, will lead efforts in reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency response system
April 29, 2025 09:07 AM
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National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
NFFF Memorial Weekend to honor 140 fallen firefighters
Public ceremonies will remember fallen firefighters from 2024 and previous years
April 28, 2025 10:08 AM
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