Rachel Engel

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Rachel Engel

Rachel Engel is an award-winning journalist and the senior associate 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 Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma, and began her career as a freelance writer, focusing on government and military issues. Engel joined Lexipol in 2015 and has since reported on issues related to public safety. Engel lives in Wichita, Kansas. She can be reached via email.

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7 things to know about 9/11 Stair Climb events
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Learn more about the history of events where participants honor the 343 fallen FDNY members by climbing the equivalent of 110 stories
Capturing strength: Paramedic Kate Bergen honors the women of 9/11
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Through a series of portraits, Kate Bergen hopes to elevate the stories and recognition of the women who answered the call on that September day
FRI 2022 Quick Take: Responding to an active shooter scene ... 'when your kid is in there'
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Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
FRI 2022 Quick Take: Worried about retention? Invest in the fire family
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Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters
FRI 2022 Quick Take: With America ‘still burning,’ U.S. fire administrator lays out a plan
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Speaking to a room of chief and company officers, Dr. Moore-Merrell outlined a plan to track suicides, attack wildfires and refocus data-gathering
Are you on #FirefighterTok? Check out these firefighters-turned-TikTok content creators
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If a fire service career doesn’t pan out, some of these responders may have a career waiting in Hollywood
What first responders should know about monkeypox patient care and provider safety
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With the U.S. now leading the world in monkeypox cases, first responders should be aware of the symptoms and how to properly treat patients
CPR shuffle: The life-saving playlist you need
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Every song on our list falls within the recommended 100 to 120 bpm range to perform CPR
11 fireworks safety videos, from the serious to the humorous
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As fireworks season begins, cities and FDs are sharing safety and fire prevention tips to educate citizens and avoid disasters
From an iPad on a tripod to a refined operation: The evolution of a FD-produced video series
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First launched during the pandemic, “Storytime with Chief Cassidy” – a product of the Holliston (Mass.) Fire Department – won a 2021 Communicator Award for excellence
7 knots you need to learn for NFPA 1001 skill sheet
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Video tutorials are a great way to learn the knots for NFPA 1001 skill set
Poll call: Should firefighters be able to charge personal EVs at the station – for free?
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A recent poll with over 900 responses reveals strong opinions on the concept of free electric vehicle charging at the fire station
Apparatus push-in ceremonies: A long-held tradition that unites communities
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The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
Poll call: What age do you plan to retire?
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A recent FireRescue1 poll reveals when firefighters envision hanging up the helmet – and how many don’t plan to retire at all
Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program: What first responders need to know
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Learn who is eligible to receive PSOB benefits, how to appeal if your application was denied and how the program processes COVID-19-related claims
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