Rachel Engel

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Rachel Engel

Rachel Engel is 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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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
6 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
7 Olympic athletes who are current or former first responders
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As the world prepares to root on their athletes at the Games, learn about these seven first responders who served their communities and represented Team USA
The Delta variant: What providers should know about the ‘fastest and fittest’ COVID virus
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As the Delta variant accelerates in the U.S., first responders should be aware of the differences in the latest strain
7 things public safety officials need to know about Safe Haven laws
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These state laws are designed to prevent infanticide and offer parents a safe place to surrender their child without fear of being prosecuted
What words of wisdom would you tell your rookie self?
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We asked FireRescue1 readers what seasoned advice they would offer their younger selves, and they delivered
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 the front lines, for the front lines: A pandemic PPE startup
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Ethan Lutz was a college student working as an EMT deployed to New York during the COVID-19 crisis; as he watched the city grapple with the PPE shortage, he came up with an idea to make providers safer in the future
Quiz: How well do you know the newest firefighting generation?
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While many fire service leaders still consider millennials to be the latest department newbies, it’s those in Generation Z that are peak-rookie age
Mass firefighter resignations: A vehicle for change or a detriment to the community?
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A recent FireRescue1 poll raises questions about the tactic taken by firefighters
COVID-19 variants: What first responders need to know
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Learn about the differences between each strain, how transmissible they are, and what they mean for local communities
Celebrating International Women’s Day in the fire service
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During a month dedicated to recognizing the experiences, nuance and unique perspective women provide, FireRescue1 takes a look at how women have impacted the fire service
‘31 words’: Capt. Andrea Hall reflects on leading Inauguration Ceremonies' Pledge of Allegiance
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The Georgia captain was selected to represent the fire service as a tribute to the dedication and commitment of firefighters during a tumultuous 2020
From Paris to Los Angeles: How the LAFD became the first department in the US to deploy a firefighting robot
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Inspired by technology used by the Paris Fire Brigade during the 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fire, the LAFD recently took ownership of their own firefighting robot
Will you get vaccinated for COVID-19? Firefighters weigh in
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Firefighters have strong opinions when it comes to getting inoculated
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