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

Ala. FD launches ambulance service to reduce response times

The Alabaster fire chief said there have been times when patients had to wait 45 minutes or more for a third-party ambulance service

January 03, 2025 11:20 AM

Bill Carey

Fatal Incidents

Del. paramedics injured in fatal crash

The fatal collision occurred while paramedics were responding to a separate incident in New Castle County

January 03, 2025 06:00 AM

Bill Carey

EMS Grant Center

$800K grant helps Texas FD buy ambulance, hire EMTs

The Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Department will use funding from an Operation Lone Star grant to put more EMTs on the street

January 02, 2025 10:27 AM

Bill Carey

Good News

Off-duty Fla. paramedic saves driver trapped in burning car

Marion County Critical Care Paramedic Stephen Cabrera was on his way to work when he came upon the fiery crash

December 31, 2024 11:17 AM

Bill Carey

Rescue

Fla. paramedics describe hours-long rescue of worker trapped in trench

St. Johns County Fire Rescue paramedics faced a trench rescue scenario they had trained for but never done on an actual call

December 31, 2024 09:07 AM

Bill Carey

Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles

Video: Fla. fire truck passes crossing barrier before collision with train

A Delray Beach spokesperson said three firefighters are in stable condition after their ladder truck was struck by a train while responding to a call

December 30, 2024 07:53 AM

Bill Carey

Patient Assessment

Virginia Beach EMS deploys field ultrasounds to improve patient care

The technology allows Virginia Beach paramedics to detect internal injuries and assess critical conditions better before reaching the hospital

December 27, 2024 10:24 AM

Bill Carey

Whole Blood

‘It will change lives': W.Va. county EMS joins statewide effort to deliver whole blood

The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is in the final process of beginning to carry whole blood on ambulances

December 27, 2024 08:30 AM

Bill Carey

Escaping Violent Encounters

Chicago paramedics take down man after he tries to rob them

Paramedics of Ambulance 24 faced a man implying he had a gun while on a call for trouble breathing

December 26, 2024 12:02 PM

Bill Carey

Year in Review

7 of the most bizarre 911 calls of 2024

From escaped kangaroos and raccoon invasions to mistaken international rescue calls, these bizarre incidents show that not every emergency is life-or-death

December 23, 2024 01:26 PM

Bill Carey