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

Emergency Management

DHS drafts 2026 plans to cut FEMA disaster workforce

Documents outline potential reductions to CORE and surge staffing, raising concerns about disaster response capacity

January 08, 2026 07:18 AM

Bill Carey

Public Safety

Bill recognizing occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for firefighters heads to president’s desk

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act recognizes occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for public safety officers, clearing the way for expanded federal benefits

December 18, 2025 02:01 PM

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Body Cameras

Ala. FD to equip firefighters, medics and inspectors with body-worn cameras

Birmingham City Council has approved a three-year, $170,000 agreement with Axon to lease cameras, with footage to be used for training and incident investigations

December 18, 2025 05:54 AM

Bill Carey

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Public Safety

Fla. county launches ‘Peak Rescue Division’ with roaming ambulances to cut 911 response times

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will add 10 peak-hour ALS units and 48 new positions by 2026, aiming to reduce reliance on private ambulances

December 05, 2025 07:07 AM

Bill Carey

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Finance

Iowa FD to increase ambulance billing, add new fees to fund more medics

Dubuque will nearly double transport charges and begin billing for vehicle crashes, fires and special rescues, moves expected to generate $1.2M a year

December 04, 2025 12:42 PM

Bill Carey

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Gov Edu Grants Help

Ohio city rejects budget that would cut 5 firefighter positions

Trotwood officials voted down a proposal that excluded funding for grant-funded firefighters, reopening talks on long-term staffing solutions

December 02, 2025 01:25 PM

Bill Carey

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Legal

Ohio bill would fine cities $50K for losing firefighter cancer claim appeals

Senate Bill 241 would penalize municipalities that unsuccessfully challenge Palumbo Act cancer claims

November 28, 2025 06:24 AM

Bill Carey

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Community Engagement

NFL players use ‘My Cause My Cleats’ to honor fallen firefighters, support first responders

Colts linemen Danny Pinter and Matt Goncalves and Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra are raising funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the First Responder Center for Excellence

November 25, 2025 08:35 AM

Bill Carey

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Public Works & Infrastructure

Va. sheriff’s office trains deputies to be EMTs

The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office now has over 20 deputies trained as EMTs

November 18, 2025 07:13 AM

Bill Carey

Emergency Management

Acting FEMA chief resigns after 6 months

David Richardson reportedly distanced himself from day-to-day operations before resigning from the nation’s top disaster agency

November 17, 2025 02:23 PM

Bill Carey