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

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First Responder Wellness Week

Sweat and savings: Which gyms offer first responder discounts?

Every little bit helps; find out which fitness clubs give first responders the most bang for their buck

March 06, 2025 10:32 AM

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BEACON: Redefining emergency alerts for a digital world

How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness

February 26, 2025 12:48 PM

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Fire Department Management

Quick Take: Tackling key questions about NERIS rollout and onboarding

A webinar hosted by UL’s FSRI, the DHS and the USFA included a live Q&A session addressing a host of NERIS-focused questions from firefighters

February 21, 2025 02:18 PM

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Legislation and Funding

‘Don’t let USFA go back in the shadows’: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell’s message to fire service leaders

The former U.S. fire administrator underscores the need for the agency to be elevated as the leader of the nation’s fire service

February 07, 2025 12:50 PM

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Off Duty

6 ways to protect your relationships as a first responder

A career in public safety or emergency response can take a toll on your loved ones; here’s what you need to know

February 07, 2025 11:27 AM

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Hazmat Equipment

Hazmat suits: From rudimentary rags to cutting-edge protection

For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions

January 15, 2025 11:56 AM

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Off Duty

8 steps to effective budgeting for first responders

How to prioritize your financial goals and put your overtime pay to good use

January 08, 2025 01:30 PM

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Firefighting History

Black Sunday: A dark day in FDNY history

Jan. 23, 2005, marked the first time since 1918 that FDNY members had died in separate calls on the same day

January 07, 2025 03:31 PM

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Year in Review

‘Be strong, Ricky, like when you’re on the field’: An officer’s plea to calm an NFL rookie

When gunshots filled the air, Sgt. Joelle Harrell ran in their direction before coming face-to-face with a bloodied Ricky Pearsall, a wide receiver with the San Francisco 49ers

December 18, 2024 03:58 PM

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Community Risk Reduction

8 holiday safety tips

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

December 09, 2024 10:06 AM

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