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

Labor & Union Issues

Minn. EMS crews vote no confidence in chief

The union representing Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs is calling for Chief Marty Scheerer’s removal, citing staffing shortages and morale concerns

June 08, 2026 10:15 AM

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Billing and Administration

Ill. FD raises fees for repeated non-emergency EMS calls

The Schaumburg Fire Department says the new fee policy is aimed at reducing repeated calls for lift assists and household help

June 03, 2026 09:48 AM

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Whole Blood

Iowa FD’s red blood cell pilot program proves worth with stabbing victim

A Des Moines Fire Department paramedic used a blood transfusion system after a stabbing, starting treatment before the patient reached a hospital

April 28, 2026 11:45 AM

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Fatal Incidents

Family challenges W.Va. EMS account, demands charges after fatal ambulance incident

Relatives of John Lucas dispute claims he had a knife and say he was seeking help when he was struck by an ambulance that continued driving for nearly two miles

April 22, 2026 12:32 PM

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Social Media for EMS

Canadian medic ordered to pay $6K in discipline for antisemitic social media posts

A Manitoba disciplinary panel reprimanded a Winnipeg paramedic after finding antisemitic social media posts made after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack amounted to professional misconduct

April 20, 2026 11:40 AM

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FDNY

Family of slain FDNY EMT continues push for stronger worker protections

Nearly nine years after Yadira Arroyo was killed, her family says it is still fighting for better protections as new attacks on first responders raise fresh concerns

April 20, 2026 09:41 AM

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FDIC

Visiting Ga. firefighters save shooting victim at Indianapolis White Castle during FDIC fire service conference

Three firefighters from Cobb County, Georgia, were inside a downtown Indianapolis White Castle when gunfire erupted outside and rushed in to stabilize the victim until medics arrived

April 20, 2026 09:01 AM

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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

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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

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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

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