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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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Public Safety
Tractor Supply to honor first responders, military and veterans with $1M in donations
As part of a two-week campaign beginning on National First Responders Day, each store will donate $500 to fire, police and veteran groups in over 2,300 communities
October 28, 2025 09:56 AM
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Finance
Ark. EMS faces pay disruptions in wake of federal government shutdown
Arkansas ambulance providers warn that delayed Medicare payments and expired rural funding could force some services to dip into cash reserves
October 24, 2025 10:32 AM
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Emergency Management
Documentary shines light on South Dakota’s rural EMS gaps, staffing shortages
Highlighted by the PWW Advisory Group, the South Dakota Ambulance Association-backed series details funding woes, long response times
October 02, 2025 11:32 AM
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Public Safety
N.C. county shifts to paramedic-first dispatch for assessment of low-priority 911 calls
Single Onslow County paramedics will handle lift assists and minor calls, keeping ambulances free for high-acuity emergencies
September 25, 2025 07:12 AM
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Workforce Development
Ohio fire department adds 6 full-time firefighters to keep up with growth
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
September 24, 2025 12:10 PM
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Gov Edu Grants Help
States can direct $50B in Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services funding to rural EMS under new program
States may sub-award Rural Health Transformation Program funds to EMS agencies for technology, staffing and system upgrades
September 23, 2025 02:44 PM
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Public Safety
Mich. FD saves money using shipping containers to build firefighter training facility
With only four structure fires in the township over three years, Courtland FD officials say the site provides essential training opportunities for younger firefighters
September 22, 2025 02:39 PM
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Public Health
Mass. paramedicine program targets emergency care gap for adults with developmental disabilities
The pilot program will serve up to 600 residents in 13 communities, aiming to cut ER visits with on-site assessments, labs, imaging and treatment
September 19, 2025 03:26 PM
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Public Safety
N.C. FD switches to 24/72 shift for better work-life schedule
Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
September 17, 2025 10:34 AM
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Public Health
ACS study: Firefighters face higher cancer mortality, with sharp rises in skin, kidney cancers
Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
August 26, 2025 07:16 AM
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