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

Emergency Management

‘I learned what it meant to be an American today’: Sights and sounds from Surfside, Fla.

Touring the condo collapse site offers a glimpse into the monumental rescue and recovery efforts underway

July 07, 2021 11:16 AM

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Search and Rescue

Rapid Response: Miami-area collapse highlights need for crew focus, partnerships

Crews must focus on the job at hand, not speculate about the cause; we can leave that to the experts

June 24, 2021 07:58 PM

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Fire Careers

Passion doesn’t know retirement: It’s a learned and lived trait

How fire service leaders can work to sustain passion throughout their career – and beyond

June 24, 2021 01:32 PM

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Hazards and Hazmat

Rapid Response: Chemtool blaze highlights need for hazmat facility preplanning

150+ firefighters responded to the Rockton, Ill., plant explosion, a scene reminiscent of West, Texas

June 15, 2021 12:38 AM

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Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)

Rapid Response: LACoFD shooting highlights violence, mental health issues in fire service

We train to respond to active shooter incidents but never expect it to be one of our own, in our own firehouse

June 02, 2021 11:19 AM

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Community Risk Reduction

The informed, uninformed and ill-informed: There’s no use dwelling on the differences

Fire chiefs must focus on what they can control – their community messaging

May 26, 2021 05:49 PM

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Leading Across the Generational Spectrum

Are you prepared to lead modern fire crews?

Traditional methods of supervision are evolving to align with the needs of firefighters of all ages

May 12, 2021 01:14 PM

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Leadership

‘It’s not all sunshine and rainbows,’ but there are ways to stay positive

Five tips – plus a dose of silence – can help fire service leaders stay focused on the positive

May 10, 2021 02:22 PM

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Community Risk Reduction

‘Know when to fold ’em’ during community confrontations

When at a crossroads with the community, digging in is not always the right road if you want the community support in the future

April 12, 2021 02:22 PM

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

1 year later: Looking back at how the fire service navigated the COVID-19 crisis

Marking a full year since the pandemic declaration, we recognize all that firefighters have endured – and how we can persevere

March 09, 2021 02:40 PM

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