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

Beyond ‘traditional’ diversity: Seeking diversity of opinion
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Much work has been done to embrace a more diverse workforce, but are we open to differing opinions?
Out of tragedy, an affirmation that fire prevention messages do work
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8-year-old Tamia Price remembered the firefighters’ messages of knowing two ways out of the home
Success Story: Rural Maryland department gets FirstNet connected
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Within an hour of deploying FirstNet-Ready devices, the department was putting newfound connectivity to work on a mutual-aid call
Want to be a thought leader? Develop your critical-thinking skills
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Five steps to developing these skills so you can be an architect of evolution
How 9/11 shaped the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
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Executive Director Ron Siarnicki reflects on the NFFF’s role to support the FDNY, and how tragedy ultimately expanded the Foundation’s mission
Sharing the lessons of 9/11 with the newest generation
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Some of our newest members had not yet been born when the fire service suffered its darkest day
From routine to rescue: Takeaways from the St. Louis house fire rescues
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St. Louis FD fire chief shares how recent firefighter training was put to the test during a chaotic situation
10 years later: Reflecting on the loss of two Buffalo firefighters
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Buffalo fire commissioner and division chief share what’s changed in the 10 years since the deaths of McCarthy and Croom
The Notre-Dame fire: Battling 'something bigger than life'
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Key takeaways from the in-depth New York Times article detailing the risky firefighting efforts at the beloved monument
FRI 2019 Quick Take: Updates on federal legislation that impacts the fire service
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LaSala offers update on funding being considered by the 116th Congress and the impact on local fire departments
FRI 2019 Quick Take: How to deal with an 8-second attention span
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Fire departments need a new approach for recruiting and retaining Gen Z recruits
Chiefs, don’t forget: YOU are a politician!
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It’s time to find your platform, build your fire chief political agenda, and lead your people and your organization through the maze
What’s the next 'giant leap' for the fire service?
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It’s time to focus on standardization and integration of fire and EMS systems – future milestone advancements for the fire service
The grant that saved his life
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Volunteer fire department president signed grant application for chest compression device that later saved his life
Advancing the mission: The value of fire service partnerships
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Connect with organizations like UL FSRI, working to advance the fire service safety mission
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