Inside Deschutes County

What It’s Like to Work at 9-1-1

Switching from task to task quickly, thinking outside the box to solve problems and serving our community all at the same time.  It's a challenging job to answer calls for help but one that has its rewards.  On this episode, we speak to Recruiting and Training Manager Megan Craig and Dispatcher Chad Hicks about life at Deschutes County 9-1-1.

Behind the Scenes with Facilities

They like to stay behind the scenes, but their work is front and center across Deschutes County.  We talk to Facilities Director Lee Randall about the big projects happening now and just how he and his teams keep everything running so smoothly.

Preparing for an Emergency

Wildfires and smoke are having an impact on Central Oregon. This month, we talk to Emergency Services Coordinator, Ashley Volz and Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Carissa Heinige about how you can keep yourself and loved ones safe and informed.

Performing at the Fair

There's so much that goes into the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo, but in Episode 6, we talk to Rodeo Director Roxia Thornton and performer JD Platt about what goes into their respective shows and why they do what they do.  It's a fun conversation as we head into the start of the Deschutes County Fair and Rodeo this week!

What’s New at the Fair

With the Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo just days away, we talk to Fair Director, Geoff Hinds and Commissioner Patti Adair about what to expect this year. Plus, they share their favorite memories of attending the fair.

Explaining County Audits

The word "audit" has a certain reputation. However, in this episode we talk about the extreme value of audits and why they're not as scary as some people might think.  We speak with County Internal Auditor David Givans and Performance Auditor Aaron Kay about how they use their skills to help employees and community members alike.

Landfill Siting Update

This month we talk to Director of Solid Waste, Chad Centola and Incoming Director, Tim Brownell. They discuss the landfill siting process and some of the adventures on their jobs. You won't want to miss this very interesting conversation.

Preparing for Prescribed Burns

Spring is upon us and that means prescribed burns are right around the corner.  We talk to Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, Forester Kevin Moriarty and Climate and Health Coordinator Sarah Worthington about the potential impacts.

Commissioner Tony DeBone

On our inaugural Inside Deschutes County podcast, we welcome Deschutes County Commissioner Tony DeBone. We discuss courthouse expansion, the idea of a managed homeless camp in south Bend and much more.