Rachel Engel

Rendering Aid

Rachel Engel is an award-winning journalist and the senior 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.

LATEST ARTICLES

Mental Health

28 ways leaders can better support firefighter mental health

From family outreach to increased counseling access and more understanding from supervisors, firefighters are looking to leadership to step up in this area

March 28, 2024 12:31 PM

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Lifestyle

12 gift ideas firefighters will love

Whether you need something special for the holidays, a fire academy graduation or to celebrate an overdue promotion, these recommendations are sure to elicit a grin

March 27, 2024 02:52 PM

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Children

10 more fire- and EMS-themed family books to enjoy

There’s nothing like sharing a good book with your family and learning what it means to help others at the same time

March 26, 2024 06:23 PM

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First Responder Wellness Week

Let’s eat: 9 cookbooks by first responders to spice up your shift meals

Find your inner-chef with these recipes written, compiled and taste-tested by fellow first responders

March 20, 2024 10:09 AM

Rachel Engel

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First Responder Wellness Week

8 ways to support your own mental health

These tips, tools, products and services are designed to promote emotional and psychological resilience

March 18, 2024 02:31 PM

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First Responder Wellness Week

Get moving: 8 fitness must-haves for the fast-paced world of public safety

Short on time and space? Check out these products to help get a workout in no matter where you are in your day

March 13, 2024 08:42 PM

Rachel Engel

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First Responder Wellness Week

Focus on the family: 7 solutions to deepen your connections at home

As a first responder, the unpredictable nature of your work shouldn’t extend to your home life; build strong family relationships with these recommendations

March 13, 2024 02:55 PM

Rachel Engel

Female Firefighters

Celebrating International Women’s Day in the fire service

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

March 08, 2024 11:21 AM

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First Responder Wellness Week

6 reasons you should take a power nap today

Who could use a little more sleep?

March 01, 2024 12:11 PM

Rachel Engel

Firefighting History

A blast from the past: 8 things to know about fire hydrant history

From its wooden beginnings to modern ‘smart’ systems, the fire hydrant is a storied icon that represents the evolution of the fire service

February 21, 2024 11:24 AM

Rachel Engel