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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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Workforce Development
Del. county doubles paramedic hiring bonus to $10K
Paid over three years, the $10K bonus aims to fill 11 vacancies in Kent County amid “bonus hopping” concerns
August 18, 2025 09:39 AM
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Gov Grants Help
FEMA opens nearly $1B in disaster preparedness grants after internal review
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
August 05, 2025 09:13 AM
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Workforce Development
Ga. FD launches 1323 shift schedule to improve work-life balance
The Milton Fire Department will implement a new 1-3; 2-3 shift schedule in October, offering firefighters more time off, improved work-life balance and reduced burnout
August 01, 2025 07:28 AM
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Gov Grants Help
FEMA proposes $1B in grant cuts impacting fire, EMS and disaster preparedness programs
A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs, for training, equipment and readiness efforts
July 25, 2025 04:50 PM
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Emergency Management
FEMA search and rescue chief resigns amid Texas flood response fallout
Ken Pagurek stepped down after delays in deploying FEMA teams to deadly Texas flooding, citing growing frustration with DHS oversight and the Trump administration’s handling of disaster response
July 23, 2025 08:19 AM
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Emergency Management
Research: Heat-related illnesses among children surge 170% as summers get hotter
UT Southwestern Medical Center research finds ED visits for heat-related illnesses among children have spiked sharply over the past decade
July 11, 2025 05:45 AM
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Public Safety
NEMSIS 2024 Public-Release Research Dataset now available
The 2024 Public-Release Research Dataset is the largest of its kind, featuring over 60 million EMS activations nationwide
July 01, 2025 09:10 AM
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Gov Grants Help
Texas fire department seeks $4M SAFER grant to improve staffing, response times
Corpus Christi officials approved applying for a grant to help meet national staffing standards, but the required city match raises debate over potential tax increases or budget cuts
June 26, 2025 12:34 PM
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Gov Grants Help
$1.5M available to volunteer FDs through the Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
June 05, 2025 12:21 PM
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Emergency Management
FEMA chief fired weeks before hurricane season amid political turmoil
Cameron Hamilton was removed as acting FEMA administrator just days after opposing efforts to dismantle the agency
May 09, 2025 08:22 AM
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