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

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Public Safety

Concerned About Overdose Calls That Require Hazmat?

A poll shows 35 percent of firefighters are concerned about fentanyl hazmat preparation on overdose calls. Here’s guidance to protect first responders.

December 26, 2019 04:08 AM

Rachel Engel

Emergency Management

7 Must-Do Steps for Flood Disaster Preparation

Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring.

December 26, 2019 04:08 AM

Rachel Engel

Grants

$40 Million for Federal Sexual Assault Kits Initiative

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.

October 08, 2019 04:06 AM

Rachel Engel