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

Fire-EMS

Del. FD warns of end of EMS unless funding increases

The Lewes Fire Department has warned that without more funding, it will be forced to dissolve EMS in 2025, citing rising emergency calls, staffing costs and financial deficits

March 13, 2025 10:49 AM

Bill Carey

EMS Grant Center

N.Y. foundation awards $40K in paramedic scholarships to community college students

The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper

March 12, 2025 11:42 AM

Bill Carey

Hospital

Mass. hospital system cuts paramedic positions due to state regulations

Southcoast Health cut paramedic positions at all six urgent care locations, citing state regulations that limit their scope of practice, resulting in 10 layoffs

March 12, 2025 10:07 AM

Bill Carey

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First Responder Wellness Week

10 red flag phrases that signal first responders are struggling with stress

Learn these crucial phrases that signal emotional struggles for first responders and how to respond with empathy

March 11, 2025 01:04 PM

Bill Carey

Public Health

Study: Income, education gaps fuel widening heart disease disparities in U.S.

A study in the Lancet Regional Health — Americas reveals a widening U.S. heart health divide, with wealthier, college-educated individuals facing lower heart disease risks

March 11, 2025 11:23 AM

Bill Carey

Legal Issues

La. paramedic pleads guilty to pretending to be a doctor

A Baton Rouge paramedic pleaded guilty to falsely posing as a doctor to call in prescriptions, facing up to five years in prison and hefty fines

March 11, 2025 10:33 AM

Bill Carey

Ketamine

Colo. mental health clinic begins offering ketamine therapy for EMTs and paramedics

Through Colorado’s Path4EMS program, a mental health clinic reduces ketamine infusion costs from $400 to $150, making treatment more accessible for first responders

March 11, 2025 09:00 AM

Bill Carey

EMT, EMS, Paramedic Jobs and Careers

$358K: Baltimore paramedic is city’s highest-paid employee in 2024 fiscal year

A spokesperson for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said overtime payments were the most common reason for the higher-than-expected pay

March 11, 2025 08:14 AM

Bill Carey

Stroke Care

FDA approves clot-dissolving agent for treatment of acute ischemic stroke

TNKase — tenecteplase — is the first FDA-approved stroke medicine in nearly 30 years, offering a faster, simpler five-second IV bolus administration

March 07, 2025 09:55 AM

Bill Carey

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