Chief Marc Bashoor

Chief Marc S. Bashoor is the FireRescue1 and Fire Chief executive editor. He has served 37 years in emergency services, and is currently the Highlands County, Florida, public safety director. Chief Bashoor also spent six years as chief of the Prince George’s County, Maryland, Fire/EMS Department and five years as emergency manager in Mineral County, West Virginia. Chief Bashoor assisted the NFPA with fire service missions in Brazil and China, and has presented at many industry conferences and trade shows. He has contributed to several industry publications. He is a member of the editorial advisory board.

Got a leadership tip or incident you’d like to discuss with Marc? Send him an email at marc.bashoor@firerescue1.com. He can also be reached on Twitter @ChiefBashoor or on Facebook.

Full list of Chief Marc Bashoor results

Rapid Response: Wis. FF’s death reinforces need to plan for violent events
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Medical call turns violent, leaving firefighter dead, police officer and bystander wounded
Fire service leaders identify 5 issues to help mitigate America’s fire problem
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Fire Forum focused on efforts to quell the increasing number of fire deaths and improve firefighter safety
Recruitment and retention efforts often need extra focus
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Take whatever steps are necessary to recruit, retain, educate, hire, consolidate or reevaluate
Rapid Response: “Be prepared to go defensive”
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Fire erupts at new Florida warehouse not yet preplanned by fire department
'My lieutenant didn’t come home': Widow shares powerful story of loss
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Melanie Clark reflects on the events following the death of her husband, Lt. Brad Clark
CFSI roundup: Education, awards and Capitol Hill visits
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Fire and Emergency Services Dinner focuses on family and recognizing difference-makers
Your weakest link: 6 ways to strengthen the chain
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Weak links negatively impact our ability to properly serve our community as “superior servants”
Rapid Response: Notre Dame fire poses unique challenges for Paris Fire Brigade
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Firefighters face multiple hazards at cultural icon as it continues to burn
Finding the why: 4 ways fire chiefs can move the organization forward
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Help firefighters find the ‘why’ behind what we do and coach them to serve our communities
6 ways to improve roadway operations safety for emergency responders
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Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Carlos Rosario shares his recovery after being struck on a roadway and promotes safety during Distracted Driver Awareness Month
Community resiliency: Are you ready for the effects of climate change?
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Preparing infrastructure and resources, engage with policy makers and understand the risks of wildfire, flooding and extreme weather events
Mutual aid agreements, early monitoring crucial to Deer Park response
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Preplanning fire department involvement in a chemical industry fire, and keeping the public informed helps mutual aid partners contain a chemical fire
Transparent truth: 7 Leadership traits for honest guidance
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Trust, honor and ethics are core values that shape transparent leadership
Quick work, foam prevent explosion when plane hits house
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A plane crash into a residence required a combination of firefighting, hazmat and rescue to remove occupants from the home
Rapid Response: Early incident command, multiple transport scenarios crucial to effective scene management
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Latest shooting highlights need to stop debating and start implementing ballistic vest plans, protocols and distribution
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