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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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Police
‘Creating a better bond': Ky. city trains police officers as EMTs in new public safety approach
Erlanger’s new cross-training program lets officers provide lifesaving care before ambulances arrive, improving coordination between police and fire
November 07, 2025 09:57 AM
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EMS Advocacy
National Collegiate EMS Week 2025 honors 8,400 student EMTs, paramedics nationwide
The EMS Compact-backed observance, held Nov. 10–16, honors the impact of student-run EMS programs across 43 states, five Canadian provinces and Jamaica
November 07, 2025 08:00 AM
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Fire-EMS
‘Stay out': Rescue of choking child sparks jurisdiction debate among Ky. FDs
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
November 05, 2025 10:56 AM
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EMS1 Grants
Grant pays over $1K towards tuition for Mo. university EMT students
A $22,000 AT&T Scholarship Fund award will pay the $1,600 tuition for each EMT student at Lincoln University’s Security Sciences Institute
November 04, 2025 12:03 PM
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Fire-EMS
Iowa couple donates farm to fund new fire, EMS station
Proceeds from Francis and Annola Schweitzberger’s donated farm helped build a modern facility with upgraded trucks and safety features
November 04, 2025 10:33 AM
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Labor & Union Issues
Ohio firefighters’ union warns of EMS ‘collapse’ after Halloween staffing shortfall
Boardman Medic 71 was offline on Oct. 31 due to low staffing, as the fire chief cites ongoing shortages after a $6.1M levy failed
November 04, 2025 10:33 AM
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EMS Training and Education
N.Y. EMS youth members join rescue task force training for active shooter response
EMS and police ran a hands-on exercise to improve high-risk coordination and patient care, with Spring Hill Youth Corps members temporarily elevated to train alongside veteran members
November 04, 2025 08:54 AM
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Ambulance Safety
Va. EMS limits lights and sirens use on lower-priority calls
Virginia Beach EMS policy scales back emergency signals on Priority 2 responses while keeping them for critical Priority 1 incidents
November 03, 2025 01:18 PM
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Ethics
S.C. EMT fired after allegedly taking photos of deputy’s body in morgue
MedShore Ambulance Service terminated the EMT after she showed a coworker a photo of Detective Mark Garrett, who was killed in an off-duty crash
November 03, 2025 12:27 PM
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Rescue
Pittsburgh EMS rescues 29 passengers after Monongahela Incline cars stall
Pittsburgh EMS and firefighters executed coordinated rope and ladder operations to remove 29 passengers from two stalled rail cars
November 03, 2025 11:48 AM
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