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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 Training and Education
‘Memaw Brigade’ of seniors helps train Mo. first responders
The St. Charles County Ambulance District is using senior volunteers to simulate real-world calls and improve fall injury assessments
October 20, 2025 02:23 PM
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EMS Training and Education
Wash. may open EMT courses to high schoolers as young as 16
State health officials opened rulemaking to expand high school EMS education and tackle the workforce shortage
October 17, 2025 10:28 AM
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Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
Detroit rolls out 13 new ambulances as part of $10.7M FD apparatus upgrade
The city unveiled 10 engines, 13 ambulances and 6 command vehicles to sustain fast response times and replace aging rigs
October 16, 2025 10:44 AM
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Legal Issues
Fla. man sentenced to prison after ambushing paramedics
A Sarasota man got 40 years plus 20 years’ probation for a staged 2019 shooting at Sarasota County paramedics after an automated 911 “fall” alert
October 15, 2025 12:59 PM
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EMS Heroes
Fla. paramedic, rookie EMT rescue victim from house fire, begin ALS before airlift to burn center
FF/Paramedic AJ Gonzales and FF/EMT Makayla Bowers used irons and a water can to reach the victim, then performed intubation and administered a Cyanokit
October 15, 2025 12:04 PM
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EMS Training and Education
32 EMTs join Boston EMS after logging 4,700+ 911 calls during training
At Faneuil Hall, Boston EMS welcomed new EMTs, including 12 Cadet Program grads, to meet record demand
October 15, 2025 11:03 AM
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Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
Wis. paramedics say ambulance breakdowns highlight unreliability of aging fleet
Two of five Allina Health EMS units failed within 24 hours, one stranding a crew and patient, as paramedics cite recurring issues
October 15, 2025 09:43 AM
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Community Paramedicine
Colo. FD eyes community paramedics to ease non-emergency 911 load
Grand Junction would add three fire department posts for advanced-practice paramedics, redirecting lower-acuity and chronic calls under physician oversight
October 10, 2025 11:05 AM
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Ambulance Safety
Fla. ambulance crew involved in fatal, 3-vehicle crash
One person died after a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
October 10, 2025 08:30 AM
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Special Needs Patients
Va. paramedic’s ‘COLT Kit’ helps first responders connect with sensory-sensitive patients
Inspired by her 4-year-old with autism, Virginia Beach Paramedic Bailey Hartley’s kits equip crews with sensory tools to cut overload and improve communication
October 09, 2025 11:46 AM
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