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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Social Media for EMS

Iowa paramedic sues city, says firing over Charlie Kirk post violated First Amendment rights

The Polk City medic says her termination was unconstitutional and stemmed from private, personal Facebook posts that did not mention her employer

December 02, 2025 10:04 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire-EMS

Fla. county launches ‘Peak Rescue Division’ with roaming ambulances to cut 911 response times

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will add 10 peak-hour ALS units and 48 new positions by 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on private ambulances

December 02, 2025 09:02 AM

Bill Carey

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Fire-EMS

Texas city’s EMS response times scrutinized months after fire department takeover

Fort Worth’s fire-based EMS is answering 90% of emergency calls in just over 11 minutes, well short of the city’s 8-minute target

December 01, 2025 09:34 AM

Bill Carey

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Fatal Incidents

Pa. EMT and paramedic recall deadly ambush that killed 3 officers

First Capital EMS providers Pierce Ragland and Dan Medford raced to the scene of an officer down call that left three York County detectives dead

November 26, 2025 10:55 AM

Bill Carey

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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

Bill Carey

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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

Bill Carey

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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

Bill Carey

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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

Bill Carey

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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

Bill Carey