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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.

LATEST ARTICLES
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Fitness & Health
Meal prep 101: Everything you need to avoid the drive through lane
The benefits are numerous, but the startup can be daunting; become a meal-prepping pro with these top-rated solutions
April 21, 2025 10:39 AM
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EMS Management
A $500 fee and a 60% drop: How one department tackled its lift assist crisis
The Decatur (Illinois) Fire Department’s new permanent lift assist fee for calls to skilled nursing facilities or nursing homes is resonating with responders around the country
April 18, 2025 04:31 PM
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Fitness & Health
The science of pets as mental health therapy: A guide for first responders
Learn how to choose the right pet for your shift schedule, energy level and emotional needs
April 09, 2025 04:39 PM
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Airway management
Panic attack vs. anxiety attack? Here’s how to tell the difference
Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences
April 02, 2025 10:14 AM
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Infectious Diseases
Measles: What it is, how it spreads and what to do if you suspect it
Think you or someone you know might have measles? Here’s what you need to know
March 13, 2025 10:01 AM
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 timeline: From the first U.S. case to the end of the pandemic declaration
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
March 11, 2025 01:45 PM
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Books
From the COVID-19 frontlines: 6 must-read books by first responders
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
March 11, 2025 11:24 AM
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Fitness & Health
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 10:41 AM
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Rachel Engel
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Emergency Management
BEACON: Redefining emergency alerts for a digital world
How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
February 26, 2025 12:36 PM
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Rachel Engel
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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 11:20 AM
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