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

Legal Issues

Iowa paramedic charged with allegedly stealing painkillers from ambulance

A Carroll County medic is charged with stealing liquid painkillers and replacing them with saline solution

April 16, 2025 12:11 PM

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Whole Blood

Calif. FF/medics have first in-field whole blood transfusion

Ventura County paramedics performed their first in-field whole blood transfusion during a critical stabbing response in Oxnard

April 16, 2025 11:26 AM

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EMS Week

EMS Week 2025 theme focuses on the dedication of EMS professionals

The theme, “We Care. For Everyone,” celebrates the roles and contributions of EMS providers in the communities they serve

April 15, 2025 12:56 PM

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EMS Grant Center

$350K grant helps N.Y. ambulance service purchase ALS ‘fly car’

A state grant helped the LeRoy Ambulance Service replace an older intercept unit and an ambulance

April 15, 2025 11:34 AM

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Legislation and Funding

Okla. lawmakers consider bill cutting ambulance reimbursement rate

A proposal to cut out-of-network ambulance reimbursement rates is drawing pushback from EMS leaders, who warn it could slash staffing and funding

April 15, 2025 10:47 AM

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Memorial

2025 National EMS Weekend of Honor recognizes 29 fallen EMS workers

The three-day event will pay tribute to fallen EMS and air medical personnel with public ceremonies and a formal memorial service

April 10, 2025 10:49 AM

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Escaping Violent Encounters

N.Y. teen EMT advocates for self-defense training in school project

West Falls EMT Clara Stucker’s Seal of Civic Readiness project introduces a self-defense program tailored specifically to fire and EMS personnel

April 09, 2025 10:20 AM

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Fatal Incidents

Miss. paramedic killed in off-duty crash

Adam Gambrell was a paramedic with AmeriPro Health EMS

April 08, 2025 12:36 PM

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EMS Advocacy

Mo. representative presented with AIMHI’s 2025 Legislator of the Year Award

Rep. Jason Smith has emerged as a leading advocate for EMS, driving key legislation to improve reimbursement models and expand access through community paramedicine initiatives

April 08, 2025 11:44 AM

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Legislation and Funding

Va. county residents push for increased EMS funding

At a public hearing on Shenandoah County’s proposed 2026 budget, Fort Valley residents urged officials to increase EMS funding, citing long response times and inadequate support

April 08, 2025 10:14 AM

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