Rachel Engel

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Rachel Engel

Rachel Engel is the 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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Holiday gift guide: 10 gifts under $30 for new firefighters
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Here's a roundup of gift ideas to help your newest firefighter feel prepared and, in some cases, entertained
Hands-on training: Firefighters weigh in on their favorite types of evolutions
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When it comes to hands-on training, what do you look forward to the most? Live-fire evolutions? Aspects of technical rescue scenarios?
10 more fire- and EMS-themed family books to enjoy
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There's nothing like sharing a good book with your family and learning what it means to help others at the same time
ReIGNITE Quick Take: Survivors on how to deal with cancer in your department
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Deputy Chief David Windrow relays his experience overcoming cancer and explains how leadership can support members during such a vulnerable time
ReIGNITE Quick Take: The impact of firefighter misconduct and how to manage ethical dilemmas
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Assistant Chief Debbie Carpenter shares tools and strategies for firefighters and fire leaders when making and maintaining ethical standards
Going live: ‘Captain Ben’ utilizes social media for station tours, safety education, fire prevention outreach
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From family fitness demonstrations to a helicopter ride-along, Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority members are using all the tools at their disposal to reach the public
Quick Take: 4 lessons the fire service learned during civil unrest
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How months of civil unrest forced the fire service to build new community relationships, fight for access, step up communication and protect its members
16 fantastic discounts for firefighters
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Many merchants offer special discounts to firefighters, EMTs and medics and other first responders in order to say ‘thank you’ for their service.
Virtual learning: 4 options for essential workers
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As students around the country prepare to start school virtually, first responders are wondering how to cover homeschooling on-shift
7 must-do steps for hurricane disaster preparation
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From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
7 must-do steps for flood disaster preparation
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Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring.
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
Reedy Creek: The happiest fire department on earth
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As the sole provider of emergency services for Walt Disney World properties in Orlando, Fla., Reedy Creek Professional Firefighters have one of the most unique missions in the country
How to join a fire academy
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While completing fire academy training is a rigorous challenge that’s not for everyone, it’s a necessity if you want to enter the rewarding field of firefighting
How to put out an electrical fire in five steps
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A community guide for preventing and extinguishing electrical fires
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