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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FDNY

EMS experience matters in appointment of new FDNY commissioner, union VP says

In a Daily News opinion piece, FDNY EMS Lt. Anthony Almojera argues that appointing an EMS veteran as commissioner reflects today’s medical-first reality

December 31, 2025 11:06 AM

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Bullying and Harassment

‘That went way too far': Details released in Fla. FD hazing, waterboarding

A 19-year-old Marion County rookie says co-workers restrained, beat and waterboarded him during his second shift while trying to force his phone passcode, prompting firings and criminal charges

December 31, 2025 09:37 AM

Bill Carey

Legislation and Funding

N.Y. governor vetoes EMS funding, toll relief bills, leaving agencies warning of deeper strains

Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected two major EMS support measures, prompting providers to caution that funding limits and rising costs could worsen coverage gaps

December 30, 2025 10:42 AM

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EMS Management

EMS1 readers: What experience should a fire commissioner have?

Vote now: Should a commissioner be a firefighter, an EMS leader, an executive — or a mix?

December 29, 2025 04:14 PM

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Legal Issues

Federal lawsuit targets Iowa EMS leadership over hiring, retaliation, eavesdropping claims

A former Jefferson County paramedic filed a lawsuit alleging defamation, unfair hiring practices, retaliation and electronic eavesdropping, claiming her reporting of scope-of-practice concerns set off a chain of events

December 26, 2025 11:14 AM

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Quality Assurance

NEMSQA report says trauma survival hinges on doing the basics right, every time

NEMSQA’s latest measures report finds that routine, high-frequency actions like preventing hypoxia in TBI and timely trauma alerts drive outcomes more than rarely performed procedures

December 23, 2025 07:00 AM

Bill Carey

Legal Issues

6 more Fla. FD employees fired in wake of hazing, waterboarding allegations

A total of 10 Marion County Fire employees have been fired following an alleged violent hazing incident at Station 21, as the FD works to address its workplace culture and rebuild public trust

December 22, 2025 10:44 AM

Bill Carey

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Hazmat

7 Ohio FFs among 10 sickened in fatal CO leak

A Bloom Township resident died after a carbon monoxide incident that also sent three civilians and seven firefighters to hospitals

December 19, 2025 10:03 AM

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Community Paramedicine

Calif. FD launches nurse-paramedic unit to handle low-acuity 911 calls

Santa Monica’s new Advanced Provider Unit pairs a nurse practitioner with a firefighter/paramedic, freeing ambulances for critical emergencies and reducing unnecessary transports

December 17, 2025 11:10 AM

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Whole Blood

University partners with NHTSA to promote whole blood use in the field

Uniformed Services University and NHTSA are launching a federally backed push to expand prehospital blood transfusions

December 16, 2025 12:16 PM

Bill Carey