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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.

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Memorial
2025 National EMS Weekend of Honor recognizes 29 fallen EMS workers
The three-day event will pay tribute to fallen EMS and air medical personnel with public ceremonies and a formal memorial service
April 10, 2025 10:49 AM
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Escaping Violent Encounters
N.Y. teen EMT advocates for self-defense training in school project
West Falls EMT Clara Stucker’s Seal of Civic Readiness project introduces a self-defense program tailored specifically to fire and EMS personnel
April 09, 2025 10:20 AM
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Fatal Incidents
Miss. paramedic killed in off-duty crash
Adam Gambrell was a paramedic with AmeriPro Health EMS
April 08, 2025 12:36 PM
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EMS Advocacy
Mo. representative presented with AIMHI’s 2025 Legislator of the Year Award
Rep. Jason Smith has emerged as a leading advocate for EMS, driving key legislation to improve reimbursement models and expand access through community paramedicine initiatives
April 08, 2025 11:44 AM
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Legislation and Funding
Va. county residents push for increased EMS funding
At a public hearing on Shenandoah County’s proposed 2026 budget, Fort Valley residents urged officials to increase EMS funding, citing long response times and inadequate support
April 08, 2025 10:14 AM
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Ambulance Safety
Calif. ambulance crew injured, patient dead in violent crash
An AMR ambulance was ripped apart after it struck a palm tree in Riverside County
April 08, 2025 08:14 AM
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Sepsis
Tenn. county EMS launches new sepsis pre-hospital protocol
A new protocol allows Hawkins County EMS to administer Zosyn to sepsis patients, aiming to improve outcomes in a county where sepsis made up a quarter of EMS calls last year
April 03, 2025 09:41 AM
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Legislation and Funding
Del. officials break ground on 2 new EMS stations
Two new EMS stations in Harrington and Frederica, expected to cost around $5 million, aim to improve emergency response times in the region
April 01, 2025 10:54 AM
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Fitness & Health
‘I’d go back to work in a heartbeat': Pa. paramedic searches for kidney donor
A veteran paramedic who lost a kidney over 50 years ago due to a traumatic accident and now faces declining health, is eager to get back on the job
March 31, 2025 11:08 AM
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EMS Management
Pa. officials move forward with emergency declaration after loss of hospital EMS
With the possible loss of Crozer Health as the EMS provider, Upper Darby prepares for rising costs and explores regional EMS solutions
March 26, 2025 11:02 AM
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