Hometown Ready Emergency Management

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S3, E6: Heroes Under the Headset (The Thin Gold Line) Dec 03, 2024

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This podcast episode features an interview with April Ford, Director of the Springfield-Greene County Emergency Communications Center, to explore the world of 911.

The discussion centers on the evolution and current state of 911 emergency communication systems, including technological advancements like enhanced 911 and next-generation 911. Ford explains different types of 911 systems, call routing procedures, and the use of technologies such as text-to-911 and GPS location services. She also addresses common misconceptions about 911 use, such as the "pizza order" method for reporting the need for help, and the importance of providing accurate location information when calling 911. Finally, the interview touches upon the challenges of staffing and the workload of 911 dispatchers. Tune in for stories, expert insights, and a deeper understanding of the HEROES UNDER THE HEADSET.

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

S3, E5: Life on the Line - Services Provided by EMS (Part II) Aug 09, 2024

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In this second installment of our two-part series, "Life on the Line," we delve into the critical services provided by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Join us as we speak with professionals from CoxHealth and Mercy to explore the wide range of services they offer, their collaborative efforts, and the challenges they encounter.

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

S3, E4: Life on the Line - Services Provided by EMS (Part I) Jun 05, 2024

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In this first installment of our two-part series, "Life on the Line," we delve into the critical services provided by Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Join us as we speak with professionals from CoxHealth and Mercy to explore the wide range of services they offer, their collaborative efforts, and the challenges they encounter.

Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!

Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

S3, E3: CERT-ified Ready: How to enlist, train, and serve your community! Mar 04, 2024

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Join us on the March edition of the HometownREADY Podcast to learn about an often hidden but priceless gem in the emergency services world: CERT!

Dive in with us as we learn about the Community Emergency Response Team and how they can help us with everything from major disasters to local special events. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

S3, E2: Community Engagement Feb 01, 2024

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This month’s edition is a conversation with OEM’s newest employee, Ronnie Bell, who has joined the OEM team in a brand-new position, Community Engagement Specialist. Tune in to learn what this position entails and how she can help you.
Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Also, you can stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gc_oem/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreeneCountyOEM
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcoem/mycompany/

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

S3, E1: OEM Director on KWTO Jan 16, 2024

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We’re back! On October 17, 2023, we announced that the HometownREADY podcast would be taking a break from recording due to construction inside the Public Safety Center. Our construction isn’t completely finished, but it is far enough along that we can ease in to publishing new episodes. We’re kicking off Season 3, Episode 1 with a radio interview our director, Larry Woods, gave in a live appearance on KWTO’s Wake Up Springfield on September 7, 2023. The recording of this interview has been provided to us courtesy of the staff at KWTO 93.3 and AM 560.
The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management would like to thank Don Louzader and all of the staff at KWTO for highlighting our office during a widely-listened to time slot. We hope you find the interview educational and encourage you to tune into KWTO every chance you get.
Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Also, you can stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpringfieldGreeneOEM
X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/gcoem
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gc_oem/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreeneCountyOEM
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gcoem/mycompany/

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

S2, E5: Under Construction Oct 17, 2023

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Portions of the Public Safety Center are currently under construction, including the HometownREADY Podcast Studio. We will be taking a short hiatus from the monthly podcasts but will return as soon as reasonably possible. We apologize for the disruption and look forward to getting back in the seat with our future special guests!

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

S2, E4: Emergency Planning Sep 13, 2023

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Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The 5 main components of emergency planning. Join our host, Aubrey Johnson, as he talks to Katie Kovach (Area Municipalities Planner) and Gretchen Ruffa (City/County Planner) about all things related to emergency planning.

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

S2, E3: Special Events Aug 12, 2023

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The Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management has been busy the past few weeks planning two special events which occur annually.

The Ozark Empire Fair and the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival draw thousands of people and require a collaborative effort among public safety partners and non-governmental organizations in order to provide a safe environment for attendees. In this episode, we talk with Kevin Bosley, the General Manager of Wade Shows to discuss planning and safety for the Ozark Empire Fair.

Next, we have a discussion with Laura Dannegger of Aaron Sachs & Associates along with Eric Latimer, Operations Section Chief for Springfield Fire.

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

S2, E2: My Drone Needs A Seatbelt? Jun 29, 2023

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The answer is no, but . . . there was a time when a drone pilot had to explain why their drone did not have one. Listen to our host, Aubrey Johnson, discuss this and many other drone-related issues with Jason Preston of 417 Drone Imaging and Kenneth Norris, OEM Logistics Specialist, during this month’s HometownREADY podcast.

Don’t forget to click the subscribe button. Stay in touch with us via social media to remain HometownREADY and, as always, BE AWARE and TAKE CARE!

Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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