Rachel Engel

Rachel Engel is the Associate Editor of FireRescue1 and EMS1. In addition to her regular editing duties, Rachel seeks to tell the heroic, human stories of first responders and the importance of their work. She can be reached at Rachel.Engel@praetoriandigital.com.

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Alaska’s Sen. Murkowski asks ‘what more can we do’ to help the fire service
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Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski sat down with FireRescue1 to discuss the needs of fire leaders, and how to ensure resources are available for wildfire prevention and disaster relief
24 ASL signs all first responders should know
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Check out these video clips for the most important words to know when working with someone who is deaf or hearing-impaired
5 things to know about the ET3 reimbursement model
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Find out the specifics of the Emergency Treat, Triage and Transport payment model, and how will it affect your EMS agency
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
4 ways the government shutdown could impact wildfires in 2019
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As the government shutdown continues with no end in sight, the halt is creating a ripple effect on the industry’s ability to prepare for the upcoming fire season
FDNY firefighter competes in The Rock’s ‘Titan Games’ on NBC
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Frank Sansonetti, who was on the scene at Ground Zero on 9/11, is competing against other athletes to be named a Titan
Santa offers ‘alternative delivery dates’ for first responders, military
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A letter penned by a military spouse helps explain Santa’s appearance on days other than Christmas for first responders and military members working the holiday
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
Congresswoman takes up fight to classify 911 operators as first responders
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Congresswoman Norma Torres, who previously worked as a 911 operator, wants to upgrade the status of 911 operators from clerical workers to first responders
How to help Calif. wildfire first responders
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Here are some ways you can give back to first responders who are responding to the wildfires, often as they lose their own homes