The EOC Podcast: Emergency Operations Conversations
The EOC Podcast: Emergency Operations Conversations explores the critical world of emergency management, public safety, and interoperable communications. Hosted by Jeff Perkins, this podcast delivers expert insights and real-world stories to inspire collaboration and resilience in crisis
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Episodes
10 episodes
Bridging the Communication Gap: Insights from Brian Gould on Public Safety and Technology
Title: Bridging the Communication Gap: Insights from Brian Gould on Public Safety and TechnologyIntroduction: In the world of public safety, effective communication is not just a necessity; it's a lifeline. In this episode of the EOC po...
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54:16
Why 911 Matters: The Untold Story of Call Takers, First Responders, and the People They Save
Behind every 911 call is a story of courage, calm, and connection. Jeff Perkins explores what happens between the caller, the call taker, and the first responder — and why those invisible moments matter more than ever.When the world feel...
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17:46
Radios, Relationships, and Resilience with Greg Hauser
How North Carolina’s SWIC turned lessons from Hurricanes Florence & Helene into a national playbook for connectivity, trust, and response. When disaster strikes and communications fail, leadership and relationships make al...
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56:24
Grants, Gaps, and the Great Freeze: How States Are Navigating FEMA’s Changing Grant Landscape
🎙️ EOC Podcast: Emergency Operations Conversations Series: Federal Firestorm – The FEMA Files Episode 2: “Grants, Gaps, and the Great Freeze: How States Are Navigating FEMA’s Changing Grant Landscape”
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:48
FEMA: A History of Heroes, Headlines, and Hard Lessons
After a long hiatus, the EOC Podcast returns with the first installment in a timely new series examining FEMA's past, present, and uncertain future. As the emergency management community grapples with unprecedented federal changes, understandin...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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26:04
Unpacking the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires: A Complete Timeline and Response Breakdown
🚨 Breaking Down the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires 🚨The fires burning across Los Angeles County have captured the world’s attention—but what really happened? On the latest episode of The EOC Podcast: Emergency Operations ...
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24:47
Resilience in Action: Building Stronger Communities with Mike Harryman
In this episode of The EOC Podcast: Emergency Operations Conversations, Jeff Perkins sits down with Mike Harryman, Oregon’s first State Resilience Officer and current OEMA President, to dive into what it really takes to build resilient...
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58:19
Unprecedented Inferno: Lessons from Oregon’s 2024 Wildfires
In this episode of The EOC Podcast: Emergency Operations Conversations, we reflect on Oregon's devastating 2024 wildfire season—the worst in the state’s recorded history. With 1.9 million acres burned and countless lives impacted, we e...
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41:20
Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness: Lessons from December 5th and Iron-OR 24
On December 5th, an earthquake and tsunami warning tested the state's response capabilities and highlighted the importance of individual preparedness. In this episode of The EOC Podcast, we dive into how Oregon responded, lessons...
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23:00
Introducing The EOC Podcast: Meet Your Host and the Mission Ahead
In the inaugural episode of The EOC Podcast: Emergency Operations Conversations, host Jeff Perkins introduces himself and shares his journey from 911 dispatcher to emergency management professional and Army Reserve Sergeant. Disc...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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