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.

LATET ARTICLES

Apparatus

Blocking apparatus: Are attenuating units the next must-have apparatus type?

More and more fire departments are adding blocking units to protect emergency scenes

November 08, 2022 04:46 PM

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Natural Disaster

‘The comeback is bigger than the setback’: Fla. firefighters forge ahead after Hurricane Ian

Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Ronald Martin details the department’s planning, rescue and recovery efforts in the wake of disaster

October 31, 2022 08:33 PM

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Firefighter Fitness, Mental Health and Wellness

A work in progress: Personal and professional development is never complete

Your most difficult project will forever be improving yourself – mind, body and spirit

October 27, 2022 10:37 AM

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Fire Careers

Examining 40-plus fire service years: 3 stories of impact and influence

Reflections on the pain of loss but also the promise community risk reduction

October 10, 2022 03:58 PM

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Emergency Management

Rapid Response: Firefighters detail conditions in hurricane-battered Puerto Rico

Paid and volunteer firefighters worked together to answer hundreds of calls for rescues

September 23, 2022 02:59 PM

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Leadership

Fight the good fight: Focus on the positive as you nurture new leaders

Motivating others to achieve their maximum potential involves deflecting negativity and focusing on what’s good

September 21, 2022 11:10 AM

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Apparatus Crash

Secondary crashes: The big red truck is simply NOT enough to keep you safe

61% of respondents reported being on the scene of a secondary roadway crash

September 19, 2022 06:11 PM

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September 11, 2001

How do we ‘Never Forget’? By always remembering the need for LODD support

Even as we move further from 9/11, the need for support is ongoing for those fallen firefighter families and new ones every year

September 03, 2022 06:12 PM

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Hazmat Equipment

Rapid Response: Ind. blast highlights frequency of explosive events

Firefighters must remain vigilant at explosion response scenes, particularly when the blast source has yet to be identified

August 11, 2022 01:21 PM

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Safety

‘Back to center’: We must refocus our safety culture where it matters most

It’s time instructors and firefighters alike reassess their focus on recklessness vs. aggressiveness and fear vs. respect

August 08, 2022 09:29 PM

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