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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Ambulance Safety

Medic critical, 3 others injured in Fla. ambulance crash

Four people were injured when a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance transporting a patient collided with a pickup truck

December 09, 2025 03:53 PM

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Good News

Fla. firefighters shave their heads to support EMT battling breast cancer

Dixie County Fire Rescue is rallying around EMT Anne “Bambi” Roberson, a nearly 20-year veteran recently diagnosed with breast cancer

December 09, 2025 11:27 AM

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Legislation and Funding

Anonymous donor helps cover EMT training costs in Kan. county

A new contribution will add up to $750 in tuition support for each EMT student who commits to working for a Washington County ambulance service

December 09, 2025 09:43 AM

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Legislation and Funding

Ohio approves $40M fund to support first responders with job-related PTSD

Ohio lawmakers have set aside $40 million to launch a Post-Traumatic Stress Fund that will help firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel cover lost wages and medical costs tied to duty-related PTSD

December 08, 2025 11:48 AM

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Hazmat

Hazmat cleaning ordered after alleged lewd acts by Md. paramedic inside firehouses

Baltimore County officials have removed a paramedic from the workplace after allegations that he filmed himself masturbating in public areas of multiple firehouses

December 05, 2025 12:59 PM

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AED

New ‘Anyone Can Register’ campaign aims to map every AED in the nation

The PulsePoint Foundation and ZOLL are launching the “Anyone Can Register” initiative to crowdsource AED locations into the National Emergency AED Registry

December 05, 2025 09:30 AM

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EMS Management

N.J. township votes to disband paid EMS, switch to county service

Wall Township’s Committee voted to dissolve the police department’s EMS division and rely on Monmouth County’s MedStar roaming ambulances

December 04, 2025 10:35 AM

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Billing and Administration

Iowa FD to increase ambulance billing, add new fees to fund more medics

Dubuque will nearly double transport charges and begin billing for vehicle crashes, fires and special rescues, moves expected to generate $1.2M a year

December 03, 2025 06:30 AM

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Community Paramedicine

New Colo. fire station to be base for community paramedic team

With Station 7 set to come online, Grand Junction is investing in a new community paramedicine program to handle lower-acuity calls

December 03, 2025 06:00 AM

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Rescue

Video: Off-duty paramedic rescues young girl from Los Angeles house fire

Driving home from Thanksgiving dinner, Paramedic Richard Recinos spotted flames on West Oakwood Avenue and rushed to the scene

December 02, 2025 10:27 AM

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