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

Stolen Ambulance

N.C. man steals ambulance, fatally shoots woman after crash

Robeson County deputies say the man stole an ambulance after threatening EMS providers, then crashed and fatally shot a 74-year-old driver

December 15, 2025 12:44 PM

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EMS Training and Education

Kan. teen among the youngest to gain national paramedic certification

Avery Hoy, 17, earned national paramedic certification through a program at Hutchinson Community College after becoming an EMT at 16

December 15, 2025 11:01 AM

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Billing and Administration

EMS Financial Index for December 2025 examines agency revenue stability, payer shifts and ambulance charges

The quarterly index from PWW|AG and EMS|MC highlights interfacility revenue trends, Medicare reimbursement and other data from 1,500 EMS agencies

December 12, 2025 12:02 PM

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Body Camera

Ala. FD to equip firefighters, medics and inspectors with body-worn cameras

Birmingham City Council has approved a three-year, $170,000 agreement with Axon to lease cameras, with footage to be used for training and incident investigations

December 11, 2025 09:03 AM

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Line-of-Duty Deaths

LODD: Mo. paramedic lieutenant dies after on-duty medical emergency

The St. Charles County Ambulance District is mourning the loss Lt. Sarah McCarthy, a 23-year veteran, STARS team member and Honor Guard participant

December 10, 2025 09:09 AM

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EMS Management

Fla. city, county at odds over who should run ambulance service

Clermont says a city-run ambulance service is needed to reduce long response times, but Lake County argues the plan is too costly

December 10, 2025 06:30 AM

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Ambulance Safety

Medic critical, 3 others injured in Fla. ambulance crash

Four people were injured when a pickup truck collided with a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance transporting a patient

December 09, 2025 03:53 PM

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Good News

Fla. firefighters shave their heads to support EMT battling breast cancer

Dixie County Fire Rescue is rallying around EMT Anne “Bambi” Roberson, a nearly 20-year veteran recently diagnosed with breast cancer

December 09, 2025 11:27 AM

Bill Carey

Legislation and Funding

Anonymous donor helps cover EMT training costs in Kan. county

A new contribution will add up to $750 in tuition support for each EMT student who commits to working for a Washington County ambulance service

December 09, 2025 09:43 AM

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Legislation and Funding

Ohio approves $40M fund to support first responders with job-related PTSD

Ohio lawmakers have set aside $40 million to launch a Post-Traumatic Stress Fund that will help firefighters, police officers and EMS personnel cover lost wages and medical costs tied to duty-related PTSD

December 08, 2025 11:48 AM

Bill Carey