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Bill Carey

Associate Editor

Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.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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Recruitment & Retention
Fla. county EMS seeks higher wages, schedule changes in larger recruitment effort
Escambia County EMS is ramping up recruitment efforts amid rising demand for paramedics, offering incentives like a $10,000 sign-on bonus and flexible scheduling
February 17, 2025 11:42 AM
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Patient Handling
N.Y. ambulance service stops responding to lift-assist calls
Citing the strain on resources, TLC Emergency Services will no longer respond to non-injury lift-assist calls, ensuring ambulances remain available for emergency situations
February 14, 2025 11:34 AM
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International
At least 28 injured when driver crashes into labor demonstration in Munich
Officials said the car sped past a police vehicle that was following the gathering, then accelerated and plowed into the back of the group
February 13, 2025 02:44 PM
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EMS Management
National organizations release data-based, peer-reviewed research to redesign EMS staffing and delivery
The Joint Task Force on EMS Response Staffing Configurations released a white paper focused on patient outcome data during an unprecedented staffing and economic crisis
February 12, 2025 12:08 PM
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Recruitment & Retention
New Wis. fire chief revives department with EMS-focused recruitment
Port Edwards’ first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
February 12, 2025 10:52 AM
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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Va. EMT killed in crash after leaving paramedic training
The Richlands firefighter/EMT was on his way home from paramedic class when he was involved in an MVC
February 11, 2025 12:06 PM
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Fatal Incidents
‘A punch in the gut': Philadelphia EMTs recall joking with crew, patient before fatal medical plane crash
What started as a routine transport for two EMTs turned into heartbreak when the medical jet carrying their young patient crashed just minutes after takeoff
February 06, 2025 08:46 AM
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Legal Issues
Former Iowa medic pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge
Prosecutors said the former Sioux City Fire Rescue paramedic failed to verify the medication before drawing it up and gave the patient rocuronium instead of ketamine
February 04, 2025 11:58 AM
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Whole Blood
After family tragedy, Fla. EMS chief helps bring whole blood to ambulances
Sarasota Assistant EMS Chief Brian Nadler believes his sister-in-law could have been saved with this measure
February 04, 2025 11:29 AM
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Legal Issues
Salt Lake City fire captain charged with sexually abusing EMS students
Authorities say the fire captain used his role as an EMT instructor to inappropriately touch students under the guise of medical assessments
January 31, 2025 08:52 AM
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