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

Safety

Man prowling around W.Va. EMS station dies after jumping onto ambulance hood

Authorities said a man, believed to be armed with a knife, ran towards a Kanawha County EMS ambulance, leapt onto the hood and later died after falling from the rig

April 17, 2026 10:19 AM

Bill Carey

Safety

Texas firefighter injured by knife-wielding woman during welfare check

San Antonio police said a welfare check escalated when a woman allegedly struck a firefighter with a knife before barricading herself inside an apartment

April 17, 2026 09:03 AM

Bill Carey

Legislation and Funding

N.Y. to mandate dash cameras in all ‘emergency ambulance service vehicles’ other than ambulances

A state requirement will force ambulance services to install dash cameras, with smaller agencies facing added costs as larger providers say the technology improves safety, training and accountability

April 15, 2026 10:35 AM

Bill Carey

Good News

‘The right place at the right time': Texas EMT helps rescue 2 in house fire

An EMT driving by rushed in to help rescue residents from the burning Longview duplex

April 13, 2026 09:50 AM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Deaths

LODD: Pa. EMT dies after medical emergency while on duty

EMT Kevin Brehm, 60, died after suffering a medical emergency at the Dover Area Ambulance Club station

April 10, 2026 10:29 AM

Bill Carey

Good News

Off-duty FDNY EMT rescues residents from burning home

After spotting smoke, EMT Ryan O’Reilly rushed into a burning house and helped multiple occupants escape before flames engulfed the structure

April 10, 2026 08:07 AM

Bill Carey

Police

Woman faces felony charges after punching Ohio paramedic during call

An Akron paramedic was punched in the face during a call when family members objected to a patient not being taken to the hospital

April 09, 2026 11:49 AM

Bill Carey

Labor & Union Issues

‘The system’s broken': Minn. EMS faces staffing gaps as calls surge

The Hennepin EMS union warns of burnout and a potential exodus as records show paramedics repeatedly falling below minimum staffing levels while 911 calls climb

April 09, 2026 10:11 AM

Bill Carey

Volunteer EMS

Wis. university students propose campus EMS program for low-acuity calls

Badger EMS, a student group at UW-Madison, wants to handle lower-acuity campus calls, saying the program would expand hands-on experience while easing demand on local ambulances

April 08, 2026 10:19 AM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Deaths

LODD: Fla. firefighter/paramedic suffers on-duty medical emergency

Broward Sheriff’s Office Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Lepselter worked in multiple specialized divisions

April 05, 2026 04:48 PM

Bill Carey