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

Whole Blood

Ala. city’s crime commission pushes expansion of whole blood program

The Birmingham Crime Commission is advocating for the expansion of the fire department’s whole blood program, which has saved over 90 lives since its launch

March 06, 2025 10:22 AM

Bill Carey

EMS Grant Center

CFSI urges first responders to be involved in federal funding, staffing changes

As federal funding uncertainties loom, the Congressional Fire Services Institute emphasizes the need for first responders to follow legislative developments

March 04, 2025 09:47 AM

Bill Carey

Recruitment & Retention

Fla. county EMS seeks higher wages, schedule changes in larger recruitment effort

Escambia County EMS is ramping up recruitment efforts amid rising demand for paramedics, offering incentives like a $10,000 sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling

February 17, 2025 11:42 AM

Bill Carey

Patient Handling

N.Y. ambulance service stops responding to lift-assist calls

Citing the strain on resources, TLC Emergency Services will no longer respond to non-injury lift-assist calls, ensuring ambulances remain available for emergency situations

February 14, 2025 11:34 AM

Bill Carey

International

At least 28 injured when driver crashes into labor demonstration in Munich

Officials said the car sped past a police vehicle that was following the gathering, then accelerated and plowed into the back of the group

February 13, 2025 02:44 PM

Bill Carey

EMS Management

National organizations release data-based, peer-reviewed research to redesign EMS staffing and delivery

The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis

February 12, 2025 12:08 PM

Bill Carey

Recruitment & Retention

New Wis. fire chief revives department with EMS-focused recruitment

Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training

February 12, 2025 10:52 AM

Bill Carey

Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Va. EMT killed in crash after leaving paramedic training

The Richlands firefighter/EMT was on his way home from paramedic class when he was involved in an MVC

February 11, 2025 12:06 PM

Bill Carey

Fatal Incidents

‘A punch in the gut': Philadelphia EMTs recall joking with crew, patient before fatal medical plane crash

What started as a routine transport for two EMTs turned into heartbreak when the medical jet carrying their young patient crashed just minutes after takeoff

February 06, 2025 08:46 AM

Bill Carey

Legal Issues

Former Iowa medic pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge

Prosecutors said the former Sioux City Fire Rescue paramedic failed to verify the medication before drawing it up and gave the patient rocuronium instead of ketamine

February 04, 2025 11:58 AM

Bill Carey