FIGH T I N G F IRES

Staff Member: Kasten Grimm

Position: Photo Editor

A First-Hand Experience

Sandpoint High School - Meet Carson Brintle, an SHS senior passionate about firefighting and determined to become a firefighter after graduation.

Brintle has always been interested in public service and helping others. However, his passion for firefighting began through his volunteer work with the North Side Fire Department.

Since that moment, Brintle has taken every opportunity to learn more about firefighting and emergency services. He has volunteered with the Northside Fire Department and has put all his free time into learning more about firefighting and emergency response. While finishing up his senior year at SHS, Brintle figured out his life post-high school plan and is setting himself up for success.

“One of the most important things that I have learned is to ask questions. It’s better to ask a stupid question than make a stupid mistake.”

Brintle plans to pursue a career in firefighting after graduating from Sandpoint High School. He has already worked several fires and is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. In addition, Brintle is gathering the required gear for his career, and if you see him in the halls of Sandpoint High School makes sure you point out his good-looking boots.

Currently, during a structure fire, Brintle is in charge of retrieving required tools off the trucks and directing water toward the fire. After his first couple of fires, Brintle learned the importance of adaptability, after all every fire is different

Brintle focuses on making a difference in his community and has a passion for helping people in their time of need and has been amazed at the cohesion between the different emergency response agencies. “It was a good experience to see the communication chain of command and the crew’s collaboration.”

His dedication and passion for firefighting serve as an inspiration to his fellow students and the Sandpoint community. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors as a firefighter.

Staff Member: Urielle Kirby

Position: Staff Writer

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The SHS Talent Show Awaits All

Earlier this year, I suggested that this school has a talent show before the end of the year. The talent show is now expected to happen on April 28th. Although there is no further information yet, ASB President Alex Manning is very excited for it and so am I. SHS has not had a talent show in a long time, so a talent show that everyone can watch in person will definitely get everyone pumped and excited.

As for the people that signed up, there are currently a little over 10 who did. Manning hopes for a talent show filled with excitement and talents. I hope the same. Talent shows have always meant a lot to me ever since 4th grade, and to see it come physically to this school before I graduate as well as other seniors truly makes it just as special. Whether people perform to impress or perform just because, I believe that it is very important to showcase skills that SHS students have that may not be seen in school or many places, and for them to truly express themselves in something that they value a lot, and maybe even others as well. I hope that the Talent Show will last for ages to come and for everyone to always have meaningful memories and opportunities.

Staff Member: Gracie Cheney

Position: Staff Writer