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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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

Bill Carey

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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

Bill Carey

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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

Bill Carey

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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

Bill Carey