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

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Billing and Administration

Okla. FD to begin billing up to nearly $2K for MVC responses

Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response

November 18, 2025 10:10 AM

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Emergency Management

Acting FEMA chief resigns after 6 months

David Richardson reportedly distanced himself from day-to-day operations before resigning from the nation’s top disaster agency

November 17, 2025 01:38 PM

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Legal Issues

11 EMTs, paramedics sue Iowa hospital over unpaid shift differential

The current and former Waverly Health Center EMS providers are seeking damages under Iowa wage laws and the FLSA

November 17, 2025 01:14 PM

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Legal Issues

S.C. EMS employee charged with arson in station fire

Two workers were inside the Marlboro County EMS building when the fire started, according to the sheriff’s office

November 17, 2025 12:02 PM

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Good News

FDNY paramedic turns EMS experience into comic superhero series

Paramedic James Parrish drew on years of calls, trauma and quiet struggles to create a comic about friendship, mental illness and what it means to keep showing up for others

November 17, 2025 10:24 AM

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Billing and Administration

Cincinnati considers charging nursing homes up to $1K for non-emergency lift assists

City leaders say the proposed fees could save taxpayers millions and push care facilities to improve how they assist residents

November 17, 2025 09:27 AM

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FDNY

Should NYC split EMS from FDNY? Pay, staffing and patient care are on the line

A push to return EMS back to its own agency is gaining momentum amid response times, pay parity demands and warnings from FDNY leadership that a breakup could add cost and complexity

November 14, 2025 11:09 AM

Bill Carey

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Advanced Life Support

Mich. bill would let paramedics provide limited ALS on BLS units to boost rural EMS

House Bill 5249 would allow BLS crews staffed with a paramedic and EMT to operate at a restricted ALS level, easing 24/7 ALS staffing pressures

November 13, 2025 12:01 PM

Bill Carey

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Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles

Houston FD’s ‘green’ ambulances face charging issues, undergo repairs

Documents show the Houston Fire Department’s eco-friendly ambulances have faced recurring mechanical and charging issues that reduced response capacity

November 13, 2025 08:45 AM

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Protecting EMS Providers From Violence

Video shows stabbing that led to Pa. medic’s advocacy for safety

Lancaster EMS Paramedic Kempf survived the assault and now uses her experience to advocate for first responder safety and mental health awareness

November 12, 2025 11:55 AM

Bill Carey