Rachel Engel

Rendering Aid

Rachel Engel is anaward-winning journalistand 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, andbegan her careeras 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 viaemail.

LATEST ARTICLES

Infection Control

What to know about mpox patient care and provider safety

Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox symptoms and how to properly treat patients

August 20, 2024 03:16 PM

Rachel Engel

Off Duty

Safety first: Peace-of-mind solutions for parents whose kids walk to school

It may not be uphill both ways, but kids walking to school is not without risk; these options can put parents at ease

August 07, 2024 01:34 PM

Rachel Engel

Entertainment

7 Olympic athletes who are current or former first responders

As the world prepares to root on their athletes at the Games, learn about these seven first responders who served their communities and represented Team USA

July 29, 2024 11:35 AM

Rachel Engel

Historical

Remember that time firefighting was featured at the Olympics?

It’s true; at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, a variety of non-traditional events were showcased, leading to the first (and only!) Olympic recognition for firefighting

July 26, 2024 11:19 AM

Rachel Engel