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

Screen Shot 2020-05-26 at 2.00.37 PM.png

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

Rachel Engel

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

Rachel Engel

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

Rachel Engel

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

Rachel Engel

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

Rachel Engel

Personal Protective Equipment

‘We cannot lose our workforce’: IAFC considers surgical masks recommendation

In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus

April 08, 2020 02:03 PM

Rachel Engel

Personal Protective Equipment

What is the Defense Production Act, and could it help slow the PPE shortage?

A Korean War-era law has been touted by several health officials, political leaders and historians as a way of getting needed supplies into the hands of medical workers

April 01, 2020 03:25 PM

Rachel Engel

FDNY

FDNY hit hard by COVID-19: EMS Chief Bonsignore says historic call volume likely to increase

FDNY EMS Chief Lillian Bonsignore says “any and all options” are on the table to prevent a lag in response times due to the spread of COVID-19 among members

March 30, 2020 10:07 AM

Rachel Engel

Personal Protective Equipment

11 unlikely sources of PPE donations

As the medical community adjusts to keep up with the pace of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are receiving PPE donations from surprising places

March 26, 2020 01:17 AM

Rachel Engel

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Public safety events postponed and canceled due to COVID-19

As government and health officials caution large gatherings, conference leaders are heeding the warnings

March 16, 2020 05:24 PM

Rachel Engel