On February 8, 2025, Christian County Emergency Management and the Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management held their inaugural Volunteer Conference. The event was designed for Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps, Fire Corps, VIPs, and all individuals involved in emergency services volunteering. Attendees participated in informative sessions covering topics like First Aid and CPR, Mental Health, Moulage, Active Shooter Preparedness, Traffic Management, Funeral Assistance, Human Trafficking, and more.

The conference attracted 90 participants from across Missouri and even neighboring Oklahoma, all gathering at the Public Safety Center in Springfield to learn, share experiences, and strengthen their volunteer network. Stay tuned for insights into the conference from both organizers and participants!

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

Join us for a special episode as we wrap up Season 3 and share exciting plans for 2025. Plus, don’t miss the debut of the brand-new OEM song, "Ready On Alert" – a perfect way to close out the season and gear up for what’s ahead!
 
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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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

Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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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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.

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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

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. 

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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. 

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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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!

In the meantime, feel free to review or catch up with past episodes and 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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Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management

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. 

Website: Springfield-Greene County Office of Emergency Management