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

Whole Blood

Calif. firefighter/paramedics perform first field blood transfusion

Pasadena firefighter/paramedics administered whole blood to a man critically injured after police say he was struck and dragged by an SUV

September 29, 2026 11:11 AM

Bill Carey

Fire-EMS

Mo. county EMS takes over city ambulance service as FD shifts personnel for fire calls

SCCAD will add coverage for the City of Saint Charles, letting the fire department reassign personnel to an additional fire apparatus as both agencies plan for rising EMS call volume

September 29, 2026 10:20 AM

Bill Carey

Legislation and Funding

Mo. ambulance district warns of paramedic cuts if sales tax fails

St. Charles County Ambulance District says Proposition Paramedics would help address rising call volume, prevent planned staffing cuts and eliminate balance billing for residents

September 25, 2026 08:03 AM

Bill Carey

Labor & Union Issues

Wyo. EMTs, paramedics plan strike as county moves to new ambulance provider

Thirty unionized EMTs and paramedics plan to strike after Fremont County moved toward replacing Frontier Ambulance with Cody Regional Health, a change that would end their collective bargaining rights

September 24, 2026 10:13 AM

Bill Carey

Fatal Incidents

17-year-old Pa. junior firefighter killed in e-bike crash while responding to call

A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Junior Firefighter Bryce Kaufmann died after his e-bike collided with a car while he was responding to an emergency call

September 24, 2026 09:36 AM

Bill Carey

Attorneys for former W.Va. EMT seek new venue in fatal ambulance case

Legal Issues

Trial remains on hold for W.Va. EMT charged in fatal dragging case

Kanawha County EMT Alyssa Middleton faces manslaughter and other felony charges in the death of John Lucas as the court considers venue and evidence issues

September 22, 2026 10:22 AM

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9/11

9/11 conspiracy theories: How to respectfully respond to claims

First responders can be trusted voices, separating fact from fiction while keeping the focus on evidence and remembrance

August 26, 2026 02:37 PM

Bill Carey

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9/11

A guide to New York City’s 9/11 museums

Go inside the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the 9/11 Museum Workshop

August 26, 2026 02:26 PM

Bill Carey

Escaping Violent Encounters

Report released on Calif. firefighter/paramedic seriously injured by patient

A NIOSH investigation into a California behavioral health call shows how fast risk can escalate and why EMS crews need clear triggers to stage, disengage and call for law enforcement

August 21, 2026 08:44 AM

Bill Carey

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Ambulance Safety

Ambulance crash survivor calls for safer EMS transport design in wake of N.C. LODD

After Paramedic Ashley Moore was killed in a high-speed ambulance crash, a Mecklenburg EMT urged more research into protecting crews during patient transport

July 13, 2026 10:21 AM

Bill Carey