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 then-Praetorian Digital, now 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 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
Public safety events postponed and canceled due to COVID-19
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As government and health officials caution large gatherings, conference leaders are heeding the warnings
Identifying a new fire chief’s top priority
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Resources for ingratiating yourself as a new chief with the most important parts of the job
‘Time to grow up’: What it’s like to graduate early as an FDNY EMT amid a pandemic
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With no time to celebrate his achievement, FDNY Probationary EMT Kevin Gordon, the valedictorian of his class, hit the ground running after COVID-19 put the FDNY to the test
IAFC Quick Take: 11 decontamination safety practices
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Lavender Ribbon Report details how to mitigate exposure to carcinogens through proper decontamination practices
IAFC Quick Take: Information and flexibility key to addressing behavioral health needs
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Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members’ behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs
12 creative firefighter videos on TikTok
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Using the hashtag #firefightersoftiktok, members of the fire service show off their creative side using the popular social media platform
How to honor a fallen service member's life this Memorial Day
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Amid the backyard barbecues and price-slashing sales, thousands across the country are remembering their loved ones
How can I get involved with a volunteer fire department?
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Detailing the expectations of the job and the three steps to becoming a volunteer firefighter
5 things not to do on Memorial Day
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Memorial Day has a specific purpose, and maintaining that purpose is important
Quick Take: COVID-19 grant funding success requires attention to detail
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Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
IAFC webinar Quick Take: COVID-19 and mental health
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Presenters offered solutions to the complex situations brought on by the pandemic, including mental health concerns, operational organization and documentation
How can the public help first responders during COVID-19?
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While more than 90% of the country is under stay-at-home orders, there are still ways to support public safety members during this unprecedented national emergency
3 IAFC task forces tackle COVID-19 from all sides
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In the IAFC's weekly COVID-19 webinar, task force members shared updates on how the organization is helping members
‘We cannot lose our workforce’: IAFC considers surgical masks recommendation
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In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus
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