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.

Full list of Rachel Engel results

COVID-19 variants: What first responders need to know
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Learn about the differences between each strain, how transmissible they are, and what they mean for local communities
Doubling up: Are 2 masks better than 1?
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As additional COVID-19 variants reach the U.S., some medical officials are now suggesting that the public double up on face masks
Virtual learning: 4 options for essential workers
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As students around the country prepare to start school virtually, first responders are wondering how to cover homeschooling on-shift
7 must-do steps for hurricane disaster preparation
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From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure you are prepared for a major storm
What is the Defense Production Act, and could it help slow the PPE shortage?
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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
11 unlikely sources of PPE donations
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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
$40 Million for Federal Sexual Assault Kits Initiative
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The Sexual Assault Kits Initiative aims to reduce the nation's backlog of SAKs and assist jurisdictions in pursuing current and cold case sexual assaults.
Grant-Funded Govt. Workplace Harassment Website Engages Labor
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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.
Mental Health Collaboration Lowers Recidivism Rates in County Jails
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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.
Amid Opioid Crisis, Cities Face Gabapentin, Too
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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.
Why Every Classroom Needs a School Emergency Kit (And What Parents Should Know)
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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.
Why you need a car emergency kit (and what to pack)
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In the event of an emergency, you may not have time to grab necessities as you run to your car
The Bar Napkin That Could Sweep Date Rape Drug Tech
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The KnoNap is a special napkin that allows people to test if their drinks have been tainted with a date rape drug. The napkin will test for 26 of the 40 most commonly used rape drugs.
7 Steps to Address First Responder Mental Health
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Recognizing the risks of disaster relief support through Psychological First Aid is critical to maintaining first responder mental health. These steps can help prepare for, decompress and recover from mental health impacts.
5 must-do actions for surviving an earthquake
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During an earthquake, it's important to know the basic steps to take to save your life, whether you're at home, in the car or on the street
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