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 REngel@lexipol.com.
Full list of Rachel Engel results
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How to prevent – and extinguish – a Christmas tree fire
–Take these prevention measures to lower the chance of your holiday centerpiece going up in flames, and find out what to do if happens
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‘You’ll never fight fire again’: A Texas amputee firefighter tells his comeback story
–Just six months after losing his leg, and despite what surgeons had told him, Firefighter Gary Weiland was ready to get back on the job
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8 holiday safety tips for 2019
–First responders know holiday-related injuries are rampant this time of year; share this downloadable safety graphic and PDF with your community to help prevent as many as possible
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7 things public safety officials need to know about Safe Haven laws
–These state laws are designed to prevent infanticide and offer parents a safe place to surrender their child without fear of being prosecuted
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Q&A: Launching Hannover Fairs' INTERSCHUTZ USA
–Hannover Fairs USA CEO Larry Turner discusses the complexities involved with launching a new firefighter trade show
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7 fireworks safety videos, from the serious to the humorous
–As fireworks season begins, cities and FDs are sharing safety and fire prevention tips to educate citizens and avoid disasters
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Alaska’s Sen. Murkowski asks ‘what more can we do’ to help the fire service
–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
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24 ASL signs all first responders should know
–Check out these video clips for the most important words to know when working with someone who is deaf or hearing-impaired
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5 things to know about the ET3 reimbursement model
–Find out the specifics of the Emergency Treat, Triage and Transport payment model, and how will it affect your EMS agency
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4 ways the government shutdown could impact wildfires in 2019
–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
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FDNY firefighter competes in The Rock’s ‘Titan Games’ on NBC
–Frank Sansonetti, who was on the scene at Ground Zero on 9/11, is competing against other athletes to be named a Titan
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Santa offers ‘alternative delivery dates’ for first responders, military
–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
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Reedy Creek: The happiest fire department on earth
–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
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Congresswoman takes up fight to classify 911 operators as first responders
– 3Congresswoman Norma Torres, who previously worked as a 911 operator, wants to upgrade the status of 911 operators from clerical workers to first responders
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