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Side Alpha with Chief Marc Bashoor

Side Alpha on FireRescue1 Podcast

Leadership is essential in all facets of fire and rescue operations, from making critical time-sensitive decisions at the command post to developing the strategic vision for a fire department or district.

The Side Alpha on FireRescue1 podcast puts fire service leaders and emerging leaders in front of the hot topics facing firefighters today.

Side Alpha on FireRescue1 podcast is hosted by Chief Marc Bashoor, Executive Editor of FireRescue1.com and FireChief.com. Chief Bashoor tackles the state of the fire service and pressing issues facing firefighters and fire departments at all levels.

Catch a new episode of the Side Alpha on FireRescue1 podcast every Wednesday on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher and Spotify.

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LATET ARTICLES
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Fire Department Management
‘A punch in the gut': Unpacking the Baltimore FD retirement debacle
Chief Bashoor weighs in on a court ruling upholding the requirement for first responders to serve an additional five years before being eligible for retirement benefits
September 13, 2021 06:06 PM
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Personal Stories from September 11, 2001
Public safety leaders reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11
Podcast hosts Marc Bashoor, Rob Lawrence, Chris Cebollero and Jim Dudley address how 9/11 affected all facets of public safety
September 03, 2021 03:53 PM
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September 11, 2001
Former Commissioner Sal Cassano reflects on the arduous role of redesigning FDNY post-9/11
The chief shares his personal 9/11 story, plus the measures employed to reduce LODDs and the support systems that helped in the aftermath
August 27, 2021 11:08 PM
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September 11, 2001
‘We shall never forget': Reflections and questions 20 years later
Chief Bashoor considers what the fire service has learned since 9/11 and what more we can do to honor our fallen brothers
August 17, 2021 08:42 PM
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Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface
NIFC’s Jessica Gardetto addresses the wildfire threats unfolding across the country
Detailing how the National Interagency Fire Center can help fire departments facing significant fire threats
August 17, 2021 04:52 PM
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FirstNet
Division Chief Martha Ellis unpacks fireground communications and FirstNet
Detailing the mission of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association and how FirstNet is currently serving the fire service
August 10, 2021 03:50 PM
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Safety
Chief Bashoor tackles a new epidemic: ‘D-Drivers’ putting first responders at risk
“When are we going to realize that it is people who are killing other people, not the cars, not the trucks?”
August 04, 2021 10:47 AM
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Leadership
Captain Andrea Hall discusses servant leadership plus her presidential inauguration story
A critical discussion of how fire service leaders can help their members thrive
August 04, 2021 09:37 AM
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Fire-based EMS
Chris Cebollero unpacks ET3, treatment-in-place, reimbursement and more
Breaking down the basics of community paramedicine and the biggest shifts in fire-based EMS
July 27, 2021 11:52 PM
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Fire Department Management
‘Be nice': Chief Bashoor applies Chief Brunacini’s mantra to interactions within the industry
With so many divisions among personnel, it’s time we learn to embrace our fellow first responders
July 21, 2021 12:05 PM
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