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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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Good News
Off-duty FDNY EMT rescues residents from burning home
After spotting smoke, EMT Ryan O’Reilly rushed into a burning house and helped multiple occupants escape before flames engulfed the structure
April 10, 2026 08:07 AM
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Police
Woman faces felony charges after punching Ohio paramedic during call
An Akron paramedic was punched in the face during a call when family members objected to a patient not being taken to the hospital
April 09, 2026 11:49 AM
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Labor & Union Issues
‘The system’s broken': Minn. EMS faces staffing gaps as calls surge
The Hennepin EMS union warns of burnout and a potential exodus as records show paramedics repeatedly falling below minimum staffing levels while 911 calls climb
April 09, 2026 10:11 AM
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Volunteer EMS
Wis. university students propose campus EMS program for low-acuity calls
Badger EMS, a student group at UW-Madison, wants to handle lower-acuity campus calls, saying the program would expand hands-on experience while easing demand on local ambulances
April 08, 2026 10:19 AM
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Line-of-Duty Deaths
LODD: Fla. firefighter/paramedic suffers on-duty medical emergency
Broward Sheriff’s Office Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Lepselter worked in multiple specialized divisions
April 05, 2026 04:48 PM
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EMS Management
Mo. ambulance service expands operations with donated building
Stone County Ambulance District will improve response times with a donated building, saving taxpayers thousands
April 02, 2026 09:01 AM
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Billing and Administration
Ga. county approves $100 fee for treated, non-transport EMS calls
The new fee was approved as Douglas County Fire-EMS looks to recover supply and medication costs from 911 medical calls that do not result in a billable ambulance transport
March 26, 2026 09:06 AM
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Pharmacology
N.J. EMS adds long-acting buprenorphine to prehospital overdose care
Cooper EMS paramedics can now administer extended-release buprenorphine in the field, giving overdose patients longer treatment coverage and more time to connect with follow-up care
March 25, 2026 09:12 AM
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EMS Training and Education
Fitch EMS Foundation accepting applications for 2026 James O. Page Legacy Scholarship
Scholarship offers aspiring EMS leaders a six-part mentorship with Dr. Jay Fitch and a fully funded trip to the 2026 Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum
March 11, 2026 05:00 AM
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Legal Issues
DOJ seeks death penalty for man accused of killing S.C. paramedic
Federal prosecutors will seek capital punishment for the kidnapping, carjacking and killing of Florence County Paramedic Phonesia Machado-Fore
March 02, 2026 11:27 AM
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