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

Former N.Y. ambulance squad chief jailed after missing court date in theft case

Jeffrey Call, accused of stealing more than $157,000 through unauthorized salaries and bonuses, was taken into custody after a judge issued a bench warrant when he missed his scheduled conference in Jefferson County Court

November 03, 2026 11:36 AM

Bill Carey

Substance Use Disorders

Okla. law requires overdose notifications to law enforcement

The new law, which also presumes fentanyl as cause of death in related overdose cases, aims to track the state’s fentanyl crisis, but recovery advocates warn it could discourage people from calling 911 and leaves implementation details unresolved

November 03, 2026 10:26 AM

Bill Carey

Patient Transportation

Driver of private Ohio ambulance service accused of abandoning patient, calling Uber home

The EMS provider reportedly got lost transporting a woman with chest pain to Cleveland Clinic, then told her he was done for the day and called an Uber home; a Cleveland EMS unit responded and completed her care

November 02, 2026 09:41 AM

Bill Carey

Off Duty

Fla. firefighter/medic, nurse wife treat survivors of deadly Spain train crash

Jacksonville Firefighter/Paramedic Josue Garcia-Otero and his wife helped treat critically injured passengers after surviving a high-speed rail collision that killed at least 68 people

October 29, 2026 10:32 AM

Bill Carey

Legislation and Funding

Iowa county voters to decide EMS levy amid rising costs, budget questions

The proposed levy would let Iowa County supervisors collect up to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value for 15 years, as one supervisor questions the need given flat call volume despite EMS expenses rising more than 30% since 2022

October 26, 2026 10:01 AM

Bill Carey

Recruitment & Retention

Nev. EMS recruits Australian paramedics to ease Reno-area staffing shortage

Partnering with International Medic Solutions, REMSA Health is bringing trained medics from Australia into its northern Nevada workforce as about 60% of U.S. EMS agencies face staffing shortages

October 23, 2026 10:31 AM

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EMS Training and Education

N.C. county rescue squad trains first responders on hot air balloon emergencies

First responders from Iredell County studied balloon equipment and discussed scenarios like hard landings, fuel incidents and burn treatment

October 22, 2026 09:39 AM

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Volunteer EMS

Rural Maine ambulance service to close as volunteer ranks fall short

Wayne and Roberta Seely, in their 80s, are retiring after spending nearly two years and sending 800 letters trying to find enough volunteers to keep Dennys River Ambulance Service running

October 21, 2026 12:02 PM

Bill Carey

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Air Medical Transport

Mich. air medical program launches 24/7 flights for injured police K-9s

The North Flight Aero Med program, developed with Munson Healthcare, Corewell Health and Michigan State University, lets flight nurse medics treat K-9s en route, speeding critical care access for remote areas

October 21, 2026 11:14 AM

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Mental Health

Ga. county paramedic dies by suicide

Shawn Frier, who served with multiple EMS and fire agencies, including Hancock County, Washington County and Jones County, is being remembered by colleagues as a dedicated paramedic who touched many lives

October 21, 2026 10:49 AM

Bill Carey