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

Va. EMS limits lights and sirens use on lower-priority calls

Virginia Beach EMS policy scales back emergency signals on Priority 2 responses while keeping them for critical Priority 1 incidents

November 03, 2025 01:18 PM

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Ethics

S.C. EMT fired after allegedly taking photos of deputy’s body in morgue

MedShore Ambulance Service terminated the EMT after she showed a coworker a photo of Detective Mark Garrett, who was killed in an off-duty crash

November 03, 2025 12:27 PM

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Rescue

Pittsburgh EMS rescues 29 passengers after Monongahela Incline cars stall

Pittsburgh EMS and firefighters executed coordinated rope and ladder operations to remove 29 passengers from two stalled rail cars

November 03, 2025 11:48 AM

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Fatal Incidents

2 first responders, volunteer killed at Okla. drag racing event

A fire chief, police officer and race volunteer were killed in two separate incidents at the Hartshorne H-Town Throwdown

November 03, 2025 10:46 AM

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Vehicle Crashes

Pediatric e-bike and e-scooter injuries surge, doctors warn of severe trauma risks

Penn State Health has treated more child e-bike and scooter injuries in 2025 than in the past three years combined

October 31, 2025 05:45 AM

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Substance Use Disorders

Ga. EMT arrested on suspicion of DUI while on call

Garden City officers say the EMT smelled of alcohol at a death scene and refused a breath test

October 30, 2025 11:15 AM

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EMS1 Grants

Ala. FD wins $195K FEMA grant to upgrade EMS equipment

The Springville Fire Department will use the AFG money for new EMS equipment and to strengthen emergency response capabilities

October 30, 2025 10:29 AM

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Legislation and Funding

Iowa county approves pay raises for EMTs and paramedics to boost recruitment

Greene County supervisors adopted a mid-range plan, raising full-time ambulance wages to between $23 and $27 per hour across all tiers

October 29, 2025 12:13 PM

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Rural EMS

Texas county partnership launches dedicated ambulance service focused on response times

A taxpayer-funded partnership with Allegiance Mobile Health will provide 24/7 ambulance coverage to rural areas of Jasper County, aiming to cut response times

October 29, 2025 10:48 AM

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National First Responders Day

Ky. county first responders take center stage at hospital’s ‘Heroes Fest’

Firefighters, EMS crews and police officers connected with Warren County families, highlighting the training and teamwork behind public safety

October 28, 2025 09:58 AM

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