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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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EMS Management
Nominations open for 2026 AIMHI Excellence in EMS Integration Awards
The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration is accepting nominations for its 2026 Excellence in EMS Integration Awards, recognizing high-performing EMS systems, partners and leaders
February 03, 2026 05:29 PM
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Vehicle Crashes
Ill. EMT struck while working interstate crash
Illinois State Police said an A-TEC Ambulance EMT and a semi driver were hurt, and another driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI
February 03, 2026 06:30 AM
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Good News
Ill. FF/paramedic to referee hockey at 2026 Winter Olympics
Lake Forest’s Sam Hiller will take the ice in Milan during the Winter Olympics, bringing the split-second decision-making and composure of a first responder to Olympic hockey officiating
February 02, 2026 02:04 PM
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Rural EMS
NEMSQA launches Fla. EMS data quality project with rural focus
The new initiative aims to improve EMS data quality, reporting and use, with a focus on helping rural Florida agencies strengthen care through data-driven improvement
February 02, 2026 01:59 PM
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Ambulance
Billing and Administration
U.S. has most expensive ambulance billing, international analysis finds
An international comparison found U.S. ambulance call-out fees top seven developed nations and vary sharply by state, with Illinois among the most expensive for ALS responses
February 02, 2026 12:15 PM
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EMS Accreditation
N.C. technical college becomes first in nation to receive voluntary AEMT accreditation
Durham Technical Community College earned voluntary CAAHEP accreditation for its AEMT program and secured accreditation for its Paramedic Program, giving the college dual accredited pathways
February 02, 2026 10:07 AM
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EMS News
Okla. county EMS mourns sudden death of paramedic
Bryan County EMS mourns the loss of Paramedic Mindi Welch, known for her tenacity, patient care
January 28, 2026 10:33 AM
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Cardiac Care
Ky. FD EMS crew credited with 2 cardiac saves on back-to-back shifts
A Station 9 crew resuscitated two patients during separate cardiac emergencies on consecutive duty days, including ventricular arrhythmias and STEMI activations
January 28, 2026 08:00 AM
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Labor & Union Issues
Fla. EMTs told to repay overpayments after payroll error
Nearly 30 Volusia County EMTs face repayment demands ranging from $76 to $62,000 after a payroll coding error, and the union is pushing back
January 27, 2026 11:17 AM
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Patient Transportation
‘The most important trek of my ODOT career': Ohio plow driver clears way for ambulance transporting sick child
ODOT driver Joe Este plowed through a winter storm to escort an ambulance carrying a sick infant to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
January 27, 2026 09:41 AM
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