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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…| FireRescue1
Haverhill city councilors unanimously approved increasing the civil service age cap to expand the hiring pool and address staffing shortages| FireRescue1
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Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO, a firefighter since 1973, serves as deputy fire chief of the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department. He also serves as Lexipol's senior fire advisor and is a member of the Fire Chief/FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board. Goldfeder is a member of the Board of Directors…| FireRescue1
Linda Willing is a retired career fire officer and currently works with emergency services agencies and other organizations on issues of leadership development, decision-making and diversity management. She was an adjunct instructor and curriculum advisor with the National Fire Academy for over 20…| FireRescue1
FireRescue1 Staff is dedicated to providing firefighters with trusted, timely, and actionable information. Our experienced team of writers, editors, and fire service professionals delivers the latest news, expert insights, and training resources to support firefighters in their mission to protect…| FireRescue1
Sarah Calams, who previously served as associate editor of FireRescue1 and Fire Chief, is the senior editor of Police1.com and Corrections1.com. In addition to her regular editing duties, Sarah delves deep into the people and issues that make up the public safety industry to bring insights and…| FireRescue1
FireRescue1 Special Contributors include fire service professionals, trainers, and thought leaders who share their expertise to address critical issues facing today’s firefighters. From tactics and training to leadership and innovation, these guest authors bring valuable insights to inspire and…| FireRescue1
Rachel Engel is an award-winning journalist and the senior editor of FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. In addition to her regular editing duties, Engel seeks to tell the heroic, human stories of first responders and the importance of their work. She earned her bachelor's degree in communications from…| FireRescue1
Chief Jason Caughey is a member of the FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board, serving as a senior fire advisor. He has been in the fire service for more than 20 years, serving in many capacities, including state trainer, volunteer firefighter, fire captain and volunteer fire chief. Caughey currently…| FireRescue1
