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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Protecting EMS Providers From Violence

Video shows stabbing that led to Pa. medic’s advocacy for safety

Lancaster EMS Paramedic Kempf survived the assault and now uses her experience to advocate for first responder safety and mental health awareness

November 12, 2025 11:55 AM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Deaths

Vanderbilt LifeFlight identifies medics in fatal Tenn. medical helicopter crash

Flight Nurse/Paramedic Allan Williams was killed, while Paramedic Andrew Sikes and the pilot remain hospitalized

November 10, 2025 09:02 AM

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Line-of-Duty Deaths

LODD: 1 dead, 2 injured in Tenn. LifeFlight helicopter crash

The Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter with a crew of three crashed in Wilson County

November 09, 2025 07:55 AM

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Police

‘Creating a better bond': Ky. city trains police officers as EMTs in new public safety approach

Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire

November 07, 2025 09:57 AM

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EMS Advocacy

National Collegiate EMS Week 2025 honors 8,400 student EMTs, paramedics nationwide

The EMS Compact-backed observance, held Nov. 10–16, honors the impact of student-run EMS programs across 43 states, five Canadian provinces and Jamaica

November 07, 2025 08:00 AM

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Fire-EMS

‘Stay out': Rescue of choking child sparks jurisdiction debate among Ky. FDs

A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute

November 05, 2025 10:56 AM

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EMS1 Grants

Grant pays over $1K towards tuition for Mo. university EMT students

A $22,000 AT&T Scholarship Fund award will pay the $1,600 tuition for each EMT student at Lincoln University’s Security Sciences Institute

November 04, 2025 12:03 PM

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Fire-EMS

Iowa couple donates farm to fund new fire, EMS station

Proceeds from Francis and Annola Schweitzberger’s donated farm helped build a modern facility with upgraded trucks and safety features

November 04, 2025 10:33 AM

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Labor & Union Issues

Ohio firefighters’ union warns of EMS ‘collapse’ after Halloween staffing shortfall

Boardman Medic 71 was offline on Oct. 31 due to low staffing, as the fire chief cites ongoing shortages after a $6.1M levy failed

November 04, 2025 10:33 AM

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EMS Training and Education

N.Y. EMS youth members join rescue task force training for active shooter response

EMS and police ran a hands-on exercise to improve high-risk coordination and patient care, with Spring Hill Youth Corps members temporarily elevated to train alongside veteran members

November 04, 2025 08:54 AM

Bill Carey