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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Good News

Pa. crash survivor reunites with Md. medevac crew on World Helicopter Day

Three years after an accident, Jason Fisher returned to Hagerstown’s Rider Jet Center to thank the air-medical team and off-duty EMT who saved his life

August 22, 2025 03:21 PM

Bill Carey

Fire-EMS

‘See us not as a fire department add-on': FDNY EMS lieutenant calls for a stand-alone third service

FDNY EMS officer and union vice president says separating EMS from the FDNY would close pay gaps, curb turnover and give medics the autonomy to modernize patient care

August 22, 2025 10:40 AM

Bill Carey

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Ethics

N.Y. FD to undergo sensitivity training following video of chief cursing at patient

The North Babylon Volunteer Fire Company will revise policies for handling minors and require sensitivity training after Chief Peter Alt was filmed cursing at a youth during a call

August 21, 2025 11:18 AM

Bill Carey

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Patient Transportation

Mich. EMS behavioral health transport program moves 7,000+ patients in calm, purpose-built SUVs

Launched in 2022, Life EMS Ambulance’s Behavioral Health Transport program transfers 12–15 patients a day from Midwest hospitals to treatment facilities

August 20, 2025 10:27 AM

Bill Carey