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

Fitness & Health

Virtual learning: 4 options for essential workers

As students around the country prepare to start school virtually, first responders are wondering how to cover homeschooling on-shift

August 26, 2020 05:42 PM

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A fleeting friendship: Paramedic reflects on bond with COVID-19 victim Paul Cary

The Colorado paramedics lifted each other up during their deployment to New York City virus epicenter

July 09, 2020 01:34 PM

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6 top-notch gifts for EMS professionals

These products are sure to please any EMS provider

June 12, 2020 03:12 PM

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‘Time to grow up’: What it’s like to graduate early as an FDNY EMT amid a pandemic

With no time to celebrate his achievement, FDNY Probationary EMT Kevin Gordon, the valedictorian of his class, hit the ground running after COVID-19 put the FDNY to the test

June 11, 2020 10:13 PM

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Mental Health

IAFC Quick Take: Information and flexibility key to addressing behavioral health needs

Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members’ behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs

June 02, 2020 03:16 PM

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Protecting EMS Providers From Violence

11 videos to help providers prevent violence, escalation

These videos demonstrate how to predict scene safety, handle violent patient outbursts and maintain a safe scene on each call

May 26, 2020 02:17 PM

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EMS Week

Kicking off #EMSWeek2020 with gratitude, appreciation from the nation

During a difficult time for public health, people are using social media to honor EMS providers for their work and sacrifices

May 18, 2020 12:48 PM

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Personal Protective Equipment

Quiz: COVID-19 facts, patient care guidelines and response steps

Test your knowledge of COVID-19 best practices and up-to-date information

May 07, 2020 04:09 PM

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FDNY

‘Stay strong and stick together:’ FDNY EMS chief reflects on NYC’s COVID-19 peak

Through sheer force of will by first responders, healthcare workers and the city as a whole, the COVID-19 battle is winding down, but leaves scars

April 30, 2020 02:00 PM

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

How can the public help first responders during COVID-19?

While more than 90% of the country is under stay-at-home orders, there are still ways to support public safety members during this unprecedented national emergency

April 21, 2020 01:31 PM

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