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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Legislation and Funding

Del. officials break ground on 2 new EMS stations

Two new EMS stations in Harrington and Frederica, expected to cost around $5 million, aim to improve emergency response times in the region

April 01, 2025 10:54 AM

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Fitness & Health

‘I’d go back to work in a heartbeat': Pa. paramedic searches for kidney donor

A veteran paramedic who lost a kidney over 50 years ago due to a traumatic accident and now faces declining health, is eager to get back on the job

March 31, 2025 11:08 AM

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EMS Management

Pa. officials move forward with emergency declaration after loss of hospital EMS

With the possible loss of Crozer Health as the EMS provider, Upper Darby prepares for rising costs and explores regional EMS solutions

March 26, 2025 11:02 AM

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EMS Management

Pa. officials end volunteer fire company’s paid ambulance service

The Hepburn Township Volunteer Fire Company stated that the township supervisors dissolved the ambulance service due to a shortage of EMTs

March 25, 2025 09:20 AM

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EMS Accreditation

CoAEMSP issues first in the nation Letter of Review for voluntary AEMT accreditation to S.C. college

Midlands Technical College becomes the first AEMT program in the U.S., marking a major step toward national accreditation

March 24, 2025 01:20 PM

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Women in EMS

Ky. county EMS makes history with first female chief

Georgetown-Scott County EMS appointed Natalie Guerra as its first female assistant chief, marking a historic milestone for the department

March 24, 2025 12:17 PM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Va. EMT killed in ambulance crash known for his passion for the job

AMR EMT Jacob Bozeman’s family and coworkers remember him for his compassion and dedication to helping others

March 24, 2025 10:36 AM

Bill Carey

Legal Issues

Philadelphia family files lawsuit over EMS failing to aid father after unanswered knock

The lawsuit alleges EMS workers left without helping a man who had called for emergency aid — only for his son to find him dead the next day

March 21, 2025 11:53 AM

Bill Carey

Certification

Utah bill expands scope of practice for paramedics in hospital EDs

The critical care medics bill is seen as a way to deal with a nursing shortage

March 20, 2025 09:54 AM

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Mental Health

Minn. paramedic honored for creating mental health support program

Paramedic Stacy Jensen, who was diagnosed with PTSD after responding to a school shooting, created the program to provide mental health resources for first responders

March 19, 2025 11:15 AM

Bill Carey