Marc Bashoor

Chief’s Forum

Chief Marc S. Bashoor is a member of the FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board, serving as a senior fire advisor. With 40 years in emergency services, Chief Bashoor previously served as public safety director in Highlands County, Florida; as chief of the Prince George’s County (Maryland) Fire/EMS Department; and as emergency manager in Mineral County, West Virginia. Bashoor assisted the NFPA with fire service missions in Brazil and China, and has presented at many industry conferences and trade shows. Bashoor has contributed to several industry publications. He is a National Pro-board certified Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor III and Fire Instructor. Connect with Chief Bashoor at on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Do you have a leadership tip or incident you’d like to discuss? Send the chief an email.

LATEST ARTICLES

Fire Department Management

The fire service budget tsunami is coming

Find ways to prove your worth, cut where you can, and maintain the safety of your members

June 22, 2020 02:43 PM

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The rookie’s first shift: Two lives saved

Crews detail a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped in a ranch-style home

June 19, 2020 11:15 AM

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Personal Protective Equipment

COVID-19: The conflagration’s still spreading, so where do we go from here?

Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership

June 17, 2020 04:35 PM

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Fire Department Management

How much can firefighters be expected to do?

Reflecting on the all-hazards nature of fire service response

June 16, 2020 09:43 PM

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Social Media

The First Amendment and social media: What firefighters need to know

Several firefighters have faced consequences following protest-related posts on social media, but some cite their right to free speech as protection

June 10, 2020 03:48 PM

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Recruit, Rookie and Probationary Firefighters

Recent graduates: Service to community will be your mission

A pandemic makes you first witnesses to history, but are you prepared to face this test – and the many others ahead?

June 03, 2020 02:56 AM

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Incident Management Software

Rapid Response: LAFD officer likely saved lives by noticing ‘scene sickness’

Seeing the signs and signals of environmental change is like recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke or heart attack

May 18, 2020 01:39 PM

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Fireground Operations

Rapid Response: Quick evacuation likely saved lives in UAE high-rise blaze

Fires on upper levels of high-rise buildings are complex, made even more difficult with the exterior skin burning problem

May 06, 2020 05:04 PM

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Leadership

The ‘petri chief’: Under the COVID-19 microscope

Fire departments are under the microscope, so we must follow the rules and provide accurate information

April 28, 2020 11:46 AM

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A fire chief’s plea to protesters: We can’t help you if you don’t help us

The more of you who break social distancing orders, the more first responders who will become sick and unable to serve

April 22, 2020 07:32 PM

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