by Fred R. LaPoint, Fire Chief Paramedic | Mar 16, 2025 | Behind The Alarm
Behind The Alarm: The Invisible Killer—Understanding and Preventing Carbon Monoxide PoisoningWelcome to this week’s installment of Behind The Alarm, where we dive into the complexities and dangers of firefighting operations. Today’s topic, however, is a...
by Fred R. LaPoint, Fire Chief Paramedic | Mar 3, 2025 | Behind The Alarm
🔥 10 Firefighting Truisms 🔥Pearls of Wisdom from Behind The Alarm1️⃣ The fire doesn’t care who you are — only what you do.🔥 Your title, seniority, or reputation means nothing to the flames. When the moment comes, action is the only language the job understands.2️⃣...
by Fred R. LaPoint, Fire Chief Paramedic | Mar 3, 2025 | Behind The Alarm
Behind The Alarm: Women in the Fire Service — A History of Courage, Trailblazing, and Breaking BarriersIntroductionMarch is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the vital contributions of women throughout history — including those who have...
