Chief Marc Bashoor

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Chief Marc S. Bashoor is the FireRescue1 and Fire Chief executive editor and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board. 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 National Pro-board certified Fire Officer IV, Fire Instructor III and Fire Instructor. Connect with Chief Bashoor at on Twitter, on Facebook or on LinkedIn. Do you have a leadership tip or incident you’d like to discuss? Send the chief an email at marc.bashoor@firerescue1.com.

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COVID-19: It’s not a house fire; it’s a conflagration
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It’s time to get serious about long-term plans for navigating the pandemic
What constitutes COVID-19 exposure and when to quarantine vs. isolate
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Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap
A message to firefighters: Serve with integrity, as the world is watching
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COVID-19 presents many challenges, but also opportunities to shine, display our integrity and grow as a profession
Command, management and leadership: How they connect on the fireground
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The relationship among these principles is vital for effective incident management
The casualties of war: Our citizens suffer most amid our political battles
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How chiefs can stem the tide of negative interactions with elected officials who may not understand the fire service model
Professionalism is about performance, not a paycheck
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Fire service leaders, paid and volunteer, must focus on problem-solving and decision-making in service to the community
Presidential politics and the fire service: Understanding the connection
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A review of presidential milestone moments for the fire service – and how we can continue to advance the fire safety mission
Black Sunday 15 years later: Reflecting on the fires that changed FDNY
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Remembering the three firefighters killed, many others injured, and recognizing the push for continued training and equipment
MLK Day: How will firefighters observe the day of service?
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We are all encouraged to "make it a day ON, not a day OFF," doubling-down on our community efforts
Iconic PIO reflects on evolution of fire service media communication
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Part 1 – Recently retired PIO Mark Brady details his career and the industry changes that impacted the PIO position
Iconic PIO offers advice for the evolving world of public information
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Part 2 – Mark Brady shares timeless tips for PIOs and reflects on three critical fire incidents
Rapid Response: Preplanning, unified command proves essential during Pa. Turnpike MCI
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Pennsylvania Turnpike crash underscores importance of MCI planning, unified command efforts and rehab services for long-duration events
Rapid Response: Aircraft crash brings quick media and federal response
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A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Maryland, killing the pilot and damaging two homes
Breaking barriers: The 4 female chiefs of the National Capital Region
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The women offer insights for tackling challenges to inclusiveness in the fire service – and pushing back against the “haters”
‘Get Below 50’: The push continues for record low LODDs
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Organizations’ efforts help prevent firefighter families from facing unthinkable loss
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