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

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Doubling up: Are 2 masks better than 1?

As additional COVID-19 variants reach the U.S., some medical officials are now suggesting that the public double up on face masks

January 28, 2021 02:29 PM

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

COVID-19 variants: What first responders need to know

Learn about the differences between each strain, how transmissible they are, and what they mean for local communities

January 21, 2021 03:28 PM

Rachel Engel

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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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Emergency Management

7 must-do steps for hurricane disaster preparation

From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure you are prepared for a major storm

August 23, 2020 11:12 PM

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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

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Community Engagement

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

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Grants

Grant-Funded Govt. Workplace Harassment Website Engages Labor

The DOJ grant-funded site provides resources to employers to support victims of workplace harassment and domestic violence. It was funded under VAWA, set to expire Dec. 7, 2018.

December 26, 2019 04:10 AM

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Community Engagement

Mental Health Collaboration Lowers Recidivism Rates in County Jails

The Stepping Up Initiative puts law enforcement in contact with local resources that can assist in the education and rehabilitation of inmates with mental health illnesses, including substance abuse, to help pave the way to lower recidivism rates.

December 26, 2019 04:09 AM

Rachel Engel

Public Health

Amid Opioid Crisis, Cities Face Gabapentin, Too

Doctors are prescribing gabapentin more often because of its non-addictive properties, but law enforcement and drug rehabilitation programs are finding signs of abuse that exacerbate opioid abuse.

December 26, 2019 04:09 AM

Rachel Engel

Emergency Management

Why Every Classroom Needs a School Emergency Kit (And What Parents Should Know)

A properly equipped school emergency kit will provide food and water for each student, as well as contain first aid supplies, blankets, flashlights and other items in case of a prolonged emergency situation.

December 26, 2019 04:09 AM

Rachel Engel