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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.

LATEST ARTICLES
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Advanced Life Support
N.Y. fire department launches paramedic program
As the busiest department in the county, the Brewster Fire Department responded to 3,000 calls in 2024, with over 2,200 of them for medical emergencies
April 24, 2025 11:11 AM
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Whole Blood
Two years in the making: Texas FD now carrying whole blood
Fort Worth EMS vehicles now carry whole blood, a major step in improving trauma care and aligning with Dallas’ recent efforts
April 23, 2025 11:11 AM
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Whole Blood
N.J. university medical center EMS now carrying whole blood
Hackensack University Medical Center’s paramedics can now administer blood transfusions in the field thanks to a new state waiver and expanded blood bank license
April 17, 2025 06:00 AM
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Legal Issues
Iowa paramedic charged with allegedly stealing painkillers from ambulance
A Carroll County medic is charged with stealing liquid painkillers and replacing them with saline solution
April 16, 2025 12:11 PM
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Whole Blood
Calif. FF/medics have first in-field whole blood transfusion
Ventura County paramedics performed their first in-field whole blood transfusion during a critical stabbing response in Oxnard
April 16, 2025 11:26 AM
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EMS Week
EMS Week 2025 theme focuses on the dedication of EMS professionals
The theme, “We Care. For Everyone,” celebrates the roles and contributions of EMS providers in the communities they serve
April 15, 2025 12:56 PM
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EMS Grant Center
$350K grant helps N.Y. ambulance service purchase ALS ‘fly car’
A state grant helped the LeRoy Ambulance Service replace an older intercept unit and an ambulance
April 15, 2025 11:34 AM
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Legislation and Funding
Okla. lawmakers consider bill cutting ambulance reimbursement rate
A proposal to cut out-of-network ambulance reimbursement rates is drawing pushback from EMS leaders, who warn it could slash staffing and funding
April 15, 2025 10:47 AM
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Memorial
2025 National EMS Weekend of Honor recognizes 29 fallen EMS workers
The three-day event will pay tribute to fallen EMS and air medical personnel with public ceremonies and a formal memorial service
April 10, 2025 10:49 AM
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Escaping Violent Encounters
N.Y. teen EMT advocates for self-defense training in school project
West Falls EMT Clara Stucker’s Seal of Civic Readiness project introduces a self-defense program tailored specifically to fire and EMS personnel
April 09, 2025 10:20 AM
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