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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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Advanced Life Support
Mich. bill would let paramedics provide limited ALS on BLS units to boost rural EMS
House Bill 5249 would allow BLS crews staffed with a paramedic and EMT to operate at a restricted ALS level, easing 24/7 ALS staffing pressures
November 13, 2025 12:01 PM
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Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
Houston FD takes ‘green’ ambulances off the street after repeated problems
Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity
November 13, 2025 08:45 AM
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Protecting EMS Providers From Violence
Video shows stabbing that led to Pa. medic’s advocacy for safety
Lancaster EMS Paramedic Kempf survived the assault and now uses her experience to advocate for first responder safety and mental health awareness
November 12, 2025 11:55 AM
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Allan William
Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Vanderbilt LifeFlight identifies medics in fatal Tenn. medical helicopter crash
Flight Nurse/Paramedic Allan Williams was killed, while Paramedic Andrew Sikes and the pilot remain hospitalized
November 10, 2025 09:02 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
LODD: 1 dead, 2 injured in Tenn. LifeFlight helicopter crash
The Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter with a crew of three crashed in Wilson County
November 09, 2025 07:55 AM
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Police
‘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 09:57 AM
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EMS Advocacy
National Collegiate EMS Week 2025 honors 8,400 student EMTs, paramedics nationwide
The EMS Compact-backed observance, held Nov. 10–16, honors the impact of student-run EMS programs across 43 states, five Canadian provinces and Jamaica
November 07, 2025 08:00 AM
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Fire-EMS
‘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 10:56 AM
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EMS1 Grants
Grant pays over $1K towards tuition for Mo. university EMT students
A $22,000 AT&T Scholarship Fund award will pay the $1,600 tuition for each EMT student at Lincoln University’s Security Sciences Institute
November 04, 2025 12:03 PM
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Fire-EMS
Iowa couple donates farm to fund new fire, EMS station
Proceeds from Francis and Annola Schweitzberger’s donated farm helped build a modern facility with upgraded trucks and safety features
November 04, 2025 10:33 AM
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