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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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Rescue
Fla. paramedics describe hours-long rescue of worker trapped in trench
St. Johns County Fire Rescue paramedics faced a trench rescue scenario they had trained for but never done on an actual call
December 31, 2024 09:07 AM
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Bill Carey
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Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles
Video: Fla. fire truck passes crossing barrier before collision with train
A Delray Beach spokesperson said three firefighters are in stable condition after their ladder truck was struck by a train while responding to a call
December 30, 2024 07:53 AM
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Bill Carey
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Patient Assessment
Virginia Beach EMS deploys field ultrasounds to improve patient care
The technology allows Virginia Beach paramedics to detect internal injuries and assess critical conditions better before reaching the hospital
December 27, 2024 10:24 AM
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Bill Carey
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Whole Blood
‘It will change lives': W.Va. county EMS joins statewide effort to deliver whole blood
The Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority is in the final process of beginning to carry whole blood on ambulances
December 27, 2024 08:30 AM
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Bill Carey
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Escaping Violent Encounters
Chicago paramedics take down man after he tries to rob them
Paramedics of Ambulance 24 faced a man implying he had a gun while on a call for trouble breathing
December 26, 2024 12:02 PM
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Bill Carey
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Year in Review
7 of the most bizarre 911 calls of 2024
From escaped kangaroos and raccoon invasions to mistaken international rescue calls, these bizarre incidents show that not every emergency is life-or-death
December 23, 2024 01:26 PM
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Bill Carey
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EMS Management
Budget cuts leave Ky. county with just 1 ambulance
Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions
December 19, 2024 11:03 AM
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Bill Carey
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Labor & Union Issues
Pittsburgh EMS clinches contract deal with raises and new benefits
Paramedics to earn up to $101K by 2027 under a new contract, which also introduces part-time EMT roles and improved staffing measures
December 19, 2024 10:33 AM
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Bill Carey
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Good News
Father-daughter team saves cardiac arrest victim at D.C. yoga class
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad father and daughter worked together to successfully resuscitate the patient before D.C. Fire and EMS arrived on scene
December 18, 2024 10:58 AM
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Bill Carey
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Maria Beermann-Foat, PhD, MBA, NRP, selected as Va. director of EMS
Dr. Beermann-Foat was selected in a nationwide search of over 150 applicants to lead the state’s Office of Emergency Medical Services
December 18, 2024 09:39 AM
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Bill Carey
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