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.

LATET ARTICLES

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

NFFF Memorial Weekend honors 140 fallen firefighters

Public ceremonies will remember fallen firefighters from 2024 and previous years

April 28, 2025 10:08 AM

Bill Carey

Firefighter Death

Ky. firefighter dies after crash while responding to call

The Taylor County firefighter suffered a pulmonary embolism five days after being injured in a crash

April 23, 2025 08:38 AM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Utah firefighter dies after being found unresponsive in firehouse

A South Jordan firefighter was discovered unconscious in his room

April 22, 2025 10:10 AM

Bill Carey

Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface

N.Y. students skip traditional spring break to start prescribed burns in Ga.

SUNY students spent spring break gaining hands-on experience with prescribed burns and fueling a growing passion for fire ecology back on campus

April 19, 2025 08:00 AM

Bill Carey

Labor and Union Issues

‘Unjust': Union challenges firing of R.I. firefighters

Pawtucket officials are defending their decision to terminate four firefighters and accept the departures of four others after an internal investigation uncovered possible criminal conduct

April 18, 2025 08:17 AM

Bill Carey

FEMA

‘We’re not going to let an emergency pass by': Md. USAR team gets first water on Ky. house fire

While on a supply run in storm-ravaged Kentucky, members of FEMA’s Maryland USAR-TF1 jumped into action to battle a house fire

April 17, 2025 11:01 AM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Ohio firefighter dies while fighting house fire

The Tri-Community firefighter was found in the home’s basement

April 17, 2025 11:00 AM

Bill Carey

Fire Grants

$32K grant helps Okla. FD purchase new CAD system

A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will cover half the cost of a new CAD system to help integrate mutual aid for The Village Fire Department

April 15, 2025 01:31 PM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Veteran Ind. firefighter found unresponsive in firehouse

Lafayette Fire Department Sergeant John Robinson was a 29-year veteran of the department

April 15, 2025 09:04 AM

Bill Carey

Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus

Texas FD places first electric fire engine in service

The state’s first electric fire engine is assigned to the Denton Fire Department’s “Powerhouse” station

April 14, 2025 10:12 AM

Bill Carey