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

Legal

Trump signs bill recognizing occupational cancer as a line-of-duty death for officers

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 12:45 PM

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Investigations

Firearms found in Baltimore FD trainee’s car after police respond to threats made against classmates

Police say a Baltimore City Fire Academy trainee threatened to “stack bodies” before classmates alerted instructors, leading officers to seize multiple firearms from his vehicle

December 07, 2025 06:00 AM

Bill Carey

EMS

Va. sheriff’s office trains deputies to be EMTs

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

November 19, 2025 04:02 PM

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National First Responders Day

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 08:52 AM

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September 11, 2001

‘Just another slap in the face': Executive salaries soar at 9/11 museum despite $20M loss

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum hiked executive pay to $850K amid big deficits and taxpayer aid, angering victims’ families

August 26, 2025 02:39 PM

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Police1 Grants

FEMA opens nearly $1B in emergency preparedness grants after internal review

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said revamped FEMA grant priorities focus on border enforcement, cybersecurity and election security

August 05, 2025 02:21 PM

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Disaster Response

FEMA proposes $500M in grant cuts to program designed to prepare urban areas for emergencies

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 04:55 PM

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Police News

7/24, 24/7: Convenience stores across the nation thank first responders

Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks, or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day

July 24, 2025 10:17 AM

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Police Heroes

Watch: Ill. police officer, firefighter rescue family trapped in apartment fire

Joliet Battalion Fire Chief Dan Berta and Officer Salazar used a ladder to reach residents trapped on a third-floor balcony as flames spread

June 15, 2025 08:00 AM

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EMS

Pa. medics, police officers save baby outside closed hospital

A Delaware County mother is thanking officers and paramedics who revived her baby during a medical emergency outside the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center

June 07, 2025 06:00 AM

Bill Carey