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

Fire-EMS

Milwaukee FD launches new medic unit with reopening of firehouse

City leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil Medic 8 at Station 28 and the reopening of Station 31

January 13, 2025 10:34 AM

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Fire-EMS

Wis. FD launches ambulance service with 3 new rigs, staff

The Grand Chute Fire Department will no longer be using Gold Cross Ambulance and instead handle EMS in-house

January 13, 2025 09:30 AM

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EMS Grant Center

Grant brings body armor, night vision goggles to Wis. tactical paramedics

Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents

January 13, 2025 08:37 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

LODD: Ind. paramedic suffers on-duty medical emergency

Jay County EMS Paramedic Larry Nuckols has served in EMS for more than 30 years

January 11, 2025 11:34 PM

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Fatal Incidents

Veteran N.C. paramedic killed in crash while driving to work

Lieutenant William Oxendine served Stanly County for over 20 years as a medic, field training officer and volunteer firefighter

January 08, 2025 11:33 AM

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Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles

N.H. EMT suffers medical event before ambulance crash

Officials said when first responders arrived, the Candia EMT was unresponsive

January 08, 2025 10:57 AM

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Burns

Multiple burn victims reported as thousands flee wind-driven L.A. wildfire

The Los Angeles Fire Department said a firefighter was among those injured, suffering a serious head injury during the Palisades Fire

January 08, 2025 09:49 AM

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Fire-EMS

‘It’s a big step': Wis. FD starts the new year with new ambulance service

The Portage Fire Department launched its own service with 21 new hires and three new ambulances

January 08, 2025 06:00 AM

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Legal Issues

Change of plea hearing scheduled in deaths of S.C. medic and N.M. trooper

A notice has been filed indicating that the man suspected in the deaths of a Florence County paramedic and a New Mexico State Police officer may change his plea

January 07, 2025 12:37 PM

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Fatal Incidents

Idaho paramedic killed in crash on way home from work

Ada County Paramedic Kody Hansen was less than a mile from his home when a driver passing a truck struck Hansen head-on

January 07, 2025 11:15 AM

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