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.

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10 tips for conquering summer workouts
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Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions
Celebrating EMS Week 2023 – Day 6: Recognition Day
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In the spirit of today’s theme, we express our heartfelt gratitude to the remarkable members of the EMS community who go beyond the call every shift
Celebrating EMS Week 2023 – Day 5: Save-A-Life Day
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It's on agencies to provide opportunities for community members to learn the skills needed to potentially save the life of a stranger or loved one
Celebrating EMS Week 2023 – Day 4: EMS for Children Day
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This day's theme highlights the pediatric clinical care provided by EMS and the need for increased specialized training for our youngest patients
Celebrating EMS Week 2023– Day 3: EMS Safety
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Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
Celebrating EMS Week 2023 – Day 2: EMS Education Day
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On Day 2 of EMS Week, we are talking education – both for providers and community members
Celebrating EMS Week 2023 – Day 1: Health, Wellness and Resilience
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While you might be able to accurately diagnose every patient you treat, you must also prioritize your own physical and mental health
The ABCs of common medical abbreviations
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Are you fluent in medical shorthand? Check out this list of abbreviations and download a copy of PDF flashcards to test yourself
EMS Week 2023: 3 ways to celebrate
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This year's recognition week theme, “EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins,” highlights the ways providers are at the forefront of emergent patient care
Panic attack or anxiety attack? Here’s how to tell
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Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences
A voice in the dark: Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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Fire, police and EMS agencies, as well as local governments, share their appreciation for emergency dispatchers during the 2023 recognition week
Can you write a better EMS poem than a robot?
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April is National Poetry Month; challenge ChatGPT to a poetry battle and send your best lines to EMS1!
How Candida auris – a deadly drug-resistant fungus – presents in patients
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Long-term care facilities are at risk of becoming hotbeds of growth for the fungus that is rapidly spreading across the United States
5 first responder fitness gurus you should follow on Instagram
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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!
6 steps to adding a therapy dog to your organization
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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
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