Hoosier Homeland Podcast
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Ep. 8 EMA Appreciation Week
EMA Appreciation Week is an annual recognition of the vital contributions of emergency management professionals in Indiana. EMA Director John Coutinho and Deputy EMA Director Cory Kissick from the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency discuss the challenges and rewards of being an EMA, the evolving landscape of emergency management and the importance of community partnerships.
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About the Hoosier Homeland Podcast
Hoosier Homeland is an IDHS podcast exploring the latest news and insights in emergency management and public safety topics across Indiana. With unpredictable weather, marquee public events and its position as the Crossroads of America, Indiana sits on the cusp of all significant preparedness, emergency management and fire and building safety initiatives taking place across the country.
This podcast will introduce you to people at the local, state and federal levels who work every day to build a safe, secure and resilient Indiana.
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- 2023
Episode 7: Winter Weather Preparedness
Listen nowNational Weather Service Meteorologist Sam Lashley joins the podcast to discuss Indiana's winter outlook. He discusses climate change effects and weather service initiatives, ensuring Hoosiers are prepared for the winter season ahead.
Episode 6: Mobile Integrated Health
Listen nowDiscover how Mobile Integrated Health transforms Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Indiana with its patient-centered approach. First, learn from Emily Castor, the Mobile Integrated Health Coordinator at IDHS, who sheds light on MIH's origins and positive impact in Indiana. Later, hear from dedicated MIH providers at Bloomington Fire Department, offering first-hand experiences and insights into why MIH is crucial for community well-being.
Episode 5: National Preparedness Month
Listen nowIDHS Emergency Management and Preparedness Director Mary Moran discusses National Preparedness Month, which focused on older adults being prepared for emergency situations.
Episode 4: FEMA Preparedness and Mitigation
Listen nowFEMA Region 5 Administrator Tom Sivak discusses the importance of disaster preparedness and the agency's response efforts during flood disasters. The episode also explores the collaboration between FEMA, stakeholders and state and local officials.
Episode 3: Telecommunicators
Listen nowIn recognition of Telecommunicators Week (April 9-15), Statewide 911 Board Executive Director Jeff Schemmer discusses the changing world of Indiana's telecommunicators, including legislative efforts and technology advances.
Episode 2: NextLevel Firefighter Training
Listen nowState Fire Marshal Steve Jones discusses the Hub-and-Spoke training model, a proposal to expand firefighter training and update equipment for firefighters in Indiana. This program is crucial to firefighters across the state, and Marshal Jones provides an inside look into its goals and how it would be implemented.
Episode 1: State of EMS
Listen nowDr. Eric Yazel, the State EMS Medical Director, discusses the Governor's Public Health Commission Report, COVID-19's effect on the Indiana EMS system and how IDHS is working on the critical challenges facing EMS today.
- 2024
Episode 8: EMA Appreciation Week
Listen nowEMA Appreciation Week is an annual recognition of the vital contributions of emergency management professionals in Indiana. EMA Director John Coutinho and Deputy EMA Director Cory Kissick from the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency discuss the challenges and rewards of being an EMA, the evolving landscape of emergency management and the importance of community partnerships.