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Rachel Engel

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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.

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Volunteer Fire Service
‘I’m living my dream’: Gisele Fetterman, volunteer firefighter
Before she could even speak the language after immigrating to America, the wife of the junior Pennsylvania senator dreamed of joining the fire service
June 12, 2023 06:36 PM
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‘America Burning': A roadmap for change
1973 vs. 2023: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell on 50 years of ‘America Burning’
The landmark federal report marked a turning point for the U.S. fire service in 1973. Five decades later, many of its recommendations remain relevant – and unmet
May 03, 2023 11:30 AM
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911 and Dispatch
A voice in the dark: Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Fire, police and EMS agencies, as well as local governments, share their appreciation for emergency dispatchers during the 2023 recognition week
April 11, 2023 01:28 PM
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First Responder Wellness Week
5 first responder fitness gurus you should follow on Instagram
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
March 25, 2023 06:39 PM
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First Responder Wellness Week
6 steps to adding a therapy dog to your organization
The benefits are clear, but where to start? Learn how to find, fund and implement a therapy dog program, and download a fillable caretaking schedule
March 09, 2023 07:17 PM
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Fire Products
3 ways firefighters can use ChatGPT on the job
From social posts, to ingredient-based recipes and training content, learn how this in-demand chatbot can be incorporated into day-to-day public safety tasks
January 25, 2023 09:40 PM
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Station Design
San Francisco’s Fireboat Station 35 features modern design connected to historic charm
The floating fire station has drawn curious eyes from around the world, starting with its initial conception and extending to crew operations
December 13, 2022 06:25 PM
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Fundraising
Be the good: How U.S. first responders took community service to a new level in 2022
From locally, to Ecuador and Ukraine, EMS and fire organizations stepped up to make a difference both at home and internationally
December 03, 2022 01:59 PM
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Recruitment and Retention
Poll call: Should FDs drop U.S. citizenship requirements for new recruits?
A recent poll of FireRescue1 readers found a majority strongly favored one side of the issue
November 09, 2022 07:03 PM
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Apparatus
Poll call: Is your department considering an electric apparatus purchase?
Readers weigh in on their department’s interest in adding an electric apparatus to their fleet
November 03, 2022 12:28 PM
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