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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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EMS Management
Budget cuts leave Ky. county with just 1 ambulance
Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions
December 19, 2024 11:03 AM
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Labor & Union Issues
Pittsburgh EMS clinches contract deal with raises and new benefits
Paramedics to earn up to $101K by 2027 under a new contract, which also introduces part-time EMT roles and improved staffing measures
December 19, 2024 10:33 AM
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Good News
Father-daughter team saves cardiac arrest victim at D.C. yoga class
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad father and daughter worked together to successfully resuscitate the patient before D.C. Fire and EMS arrived on scene
December 18, 2024 10:58 AM
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Maria Beermann-Foat, PhD, MBA, NRP, selected as Va. director of EMS
Dr. Beermann-Foat was selected in a nationwide search of over 150 applicants to lead the state’s Office of Emergency Medical Services
December 18, 2024 09:39 AM
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Legal Issues
Judge: Fla. paramedic unfairly suspended for off-duty medical marijuana use
The Hillsborough County medic was suspended in 2019 despite showing his valid medical marijuana card after failing a random drug test
December 17, 2024 10:37 AM
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Fire-EMS
Ariz. city drops private service, launches its own FD ambulance service
Scottsdale previously relied on Maricopa Ambulance before spending approximately $1.5 million to create the fire department’s ambulance service
December 17, 2024 09:54 AM
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Labor & Union Issues
Union representing Chicago firefighters, medics issues no-confidence vote on leadership
Members of Local 2 issued the vote after going without a contract or raise since June 2021
December 16, 2024 12:08 PM
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Air Medical Transport
Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems announces retirement of founder, executive director
Executive Director Eileen Frazer, RN, CEN devoted 35 years to creating and developing CAMTS
December 11, 2024 02:06 PM
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National First Responders Day
5 things to know before dropping by your local fire/EMS agency
While first responders love visitors, consider these guidelines when planning your trip
October 28, 2024 11:44 AM
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Vehicle Crashes
Nearly 500 first responders, road workers fatally stuck by distracted drivers since 2020
Data shows Oregon has the highest rate of death per 100,000 people
April 11, 2024 12:06 PM
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