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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Ambulance Safety

1 dead, 3 injured in Va. ambulance crash

Two fire personnel and a driver were injured when a car struck a Fairfax County ambulance, killing a passenger in the car

November 26, 2025 10:13 AM

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EMS Training and Education

Ohio police offer defense training for EMS after video of violent assault

After a Cleveland paramedic was violently attacked on a call, University Circle Police launched a free self-defense course for EMTs and crisis responders

November 25, 2025 12:38 PM

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Rural EMS

Rural Wyo. EMS struggles to keep aging ambulances on the road

EMS agencies across Wyoming face an estimated $30 million annual funding gap, running high-mileage rigs as lawmakers debate whether to declare EMS an essential service

November 25, 2025 10:47 AM

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Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles

Video: Jockeys narrowly avoid wrong-way ambulance on La. race track

A jockeys’ ambulance at Evangeline Downs nearly caused a serious collision when it entered the track in the wrong direction

November 24, 2025 11:59 AM

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Patient Transportation

Ala. ambulance companies push back as Acadian bids to enter EMS market

Medevac Alabama and Newman’s Ambulance are opposing Acadian Ambulance’s request to operate in Mobile, warning a third provider isn’t financially sustainable

November 24, 2025 10:20 AM

Bill Carey

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EMS Management

N.H. officials consider dropping town’s EMS for county ambulance service

Winchester officials are considering a $199,750 contract that would shift the town’s EMS coverage to Cheshire EMS

November 24, 2025 09:03 AM

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NREMT

National Registry proposes creation of EMS advisory group

The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians has opened a public comment period on a member EMS Advisory Group

November 21, 2025 12:04 PM

Bill Carey

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Advanced Life Support

Calif. FD approves first new 24/7 ALS ambulance in nearly 40 years

Long Beach’s 10th paramedic unit will replace the part-time Rescue 2 ambulance and comes amid persistent warnings about strained EMS coverage

November 20, 2025 10:35 AM

Bill Carey

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Protecting EMS Providers From Violence

‘Senseless act of violence’: Video shows Cleveland paramedic being assaulted during call

A viral union-released video captures a Cleveland EMS medic being pulled to the ground during a violent assault, prompting renewed calls for stronger protections

November 19, 2025 10:31 AM

Bill Carey

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Billing and Administration

Okla. FD to begin billing up to nearly $2K for MVC responses

Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response

November 18, 2025 10:10 AM

Bill Carey