Chief Marc Bashoor

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Chief Marc S. Bashoor joined the Lexipol team in 2018, serving as the FireRescue1 and Fire Chief executive editor and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board. 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. 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 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.

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Download this mayday checklist to organize your fireground ops
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The checklist incorporates both the simple Who-What-Where for the person announcing the mayday and LUNAR for the IC
NYC, Philly tragedies highlight need to strengthen CRR efforts, trauma support
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In the wake of two fires that left dozens dead, including many children, we must reinforce our life safety messages and focus on member support
‘Lunacy’: A once-convicted arsonist as fire chief – and a firefighter walkout
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It’s the community that suffers when board members and first responders alike don’t prioritize the public trust
Rapid Response: Tornadoes, storms damage critical public safety infrastructure
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Community support and agency coordination will be essential to assist search, rescue and recovery missions across the Midwest
The first-due mission: It’s about service to your community
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It’s not about who gets there first, who you like to work with, or the calls you want to run
Stay on target: 4 critical components of fire service leadership
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Tips to help fire chiefs move in the right direction – for themselves, the department and the community
Manchester fires in focus: The need for mayday training and safe staffing
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Following two mayday incidents in two weeks, Chief Bashoor calls for increased advocacy for fireground staffing
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell highlights data in first public remarks as U.S. fire administrator
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Moore-Merrell spoke to the USFA mission, data system modernization, and the return of a full-service National Fire Academy in 2022
Personal diversification: How to build and balance your personal tetrahedron
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We must expand our focus beyond being a functionally proficient firefighter to foster our intellectual, spiritual and creative sides
Progressive discipline in the fire service
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Leaders must focus on consistency, fairness and support
Memorial Weekend recap: Reflections on our fallen brothers and sisters
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The 40th annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend honored fallen firefighters from 2019 and 2020
Hanging up the helmet: What will be your purpose post-retirement
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Factors to consider when deciding when “enough is enough” – and how to foster a smooth transition
All eyes on you: Fire chiefs must strive for positivity amid scrutiny
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It’s vital to make decisions rooted in doing what’s right for our organizations to prevent negativity from spreading
What DID you sign up for? Reflections on our early days in the fire service
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Our personal motivations for joining the fire service offer a key insight about how to communicate the job to new members
Here we are again, evaluating our mayday procedures after a tragedy
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The death of Captain Laird reminds us of the importance of mayday training, plus learning the signs of an imminent mayday
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