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

Communications and Interoperability

What constitutes COVID-19 exposure and when to quarantine vs. isolate

Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap

March 23, 2020 10:16 AM

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Personal Protective Equipment

A message to firefighters: Serve with integrity, as the world is watching

COVID-19 presents many challenges, but also opportunities to shine, display our integrity and grow as a profession

March 19, 2020 12:20 PM

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Incident Command

Command, management and leadership: How they connect on the fireground

The relationship among these principles is vital for effective incident management

March 08, 2020 10:29 PM

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Fire News

The casualties of war: Our citizens suffer most amid our political battles

How chiefs can stem the tide of negative interactions with elected officials who may not understand the fire service model

February 28, 2020 08:36 PM

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Leadership

Professionalism is about performance, not a paycheck

Fire service leaders, paid and volunteer, must focus on problem-solving and decision-making in service to the community

February 25, 2020 03:18 PM

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Fire Department Management

Iconic PIO reflects on evolution of fire service media communication

Part 1 – Recently retired PIO Mark Brady details his career and the industry changes that impacted the PIO position

January 16, 2020 12:36 PM

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Fire Department Management

Iconic PIO offers advice for the evolving world of public information

Part 2 – Mark Brady shares timeless tips for PIOs and reflects on three critical fire incidents

January 16, 2020 12:21 PM

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Community Risk Reduction

MLK Day: How will firefighters observe the day of service?

We are all encouraged to “make it a day ON, not a day OFF,” doubling-down on our community efforts

January 13, 2020 12:11 PM

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Mass-Casualty Incidents

Rapid Response: Preplanning, unified command proves essential during Pa. Turnpike MCI

Pennsylvania Turnpike crash underscores importance of MCI planning, unified command efforts and rehab services for long-duration events

January 06, 2020 12:46 PM

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Aviation Incidents, Airports and ARFF

Rapid Response: Aircraft crash brings quick media and federal response

A small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Maryland, killing the pilot and damaging two homes

December 30, 2019 03:29 PM

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