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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
N.C. EMS updates 911 call sorting, lights and siren use as call volume grows
Wake County EMS is rolling out a data-driven dispatch update that sharpens call triage and reduces lights-and-siren responses for select non-critical calls
February 23, 2026 10:11 AM
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EMS Training and Education
Applications open for Jack Stout EMS Fellowship backed by FirstWatch
Now in its fifth year, the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship is offering scholarships and a fully funded leadership training package for emerging EMS leaders
February 19, 2026 09:16 AM
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Legal Issues
Family of fallen S.C. detective sues former EMT, ambulance service over alleged morgue photos
The family of Anderson County Detective Mark Garrett alleges a former EMT took and shared unauthorized morgue photos and that Medshore failed to recover or delete them
February 19, 2026 09:09 AM
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Memorial
Minn. FD, PD remember first responders slain during domestic violence call
Burnsville remembers two officers and a firefighter/paramedic who were killed on Feb. 18, 2024, during an hours-long standoff
February 18, 2026 12:27 PM
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Legal Issues
N.M. mayor, council settle paramedic staffing lawsuit, launching review of ALS expansion pilot
The agreement ends the city’s legal fight over who controls Albuquerque ambulance staffing, pauses further ALS-related staffing changes and creates a joint EMS training committee
February 18, 2026 11:18 AM
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Social Media for EMS
Ala. ' Stretcher Push Curling’ video goes viral
East Alabama Fire District firefighters turned their bay floor into an “Olympic” arena
February 18, 2026 11:17 AM
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Whole Blood
Ohio paramedics begin administering whole blood in the field
The new program makes Elyria one of only two Ohio cities authorized to give prehospital blood
February 17, 2026 10:06 AM
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Congress
Legislation and Funding
Congress extends Medicare ambulance add-on payments for 23 months
The 2% urban, 3% rural and 22.6% super-rural add-ons are extended through 2027, the American Ambulance Association says
February 17, 2026 09:26 AM
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EMS Training and Education
Ariz. firefighter/EMTs, paramedics train on lifesaving procedures through body donation program
The Glendale Fire Department partnered with Midwestern University to give crews hands-on experience with intubation, chest tubes and other techniques
February 16, 2026 11:09 AM
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Body Camera
N.Y. EMS deploys body-worn cameras to boost safety and trust
Newark-Arcadia Emergency Medical Services says the new program will improve documentation, strengthen training and enhance provider and patient safety
February 12, 2026 10:48 AM
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