Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First Responders
As a former correctional officer in Alberta for almost 2 decades and the founder of Blue Line Fitness Testing which provides law enforcement fitness testing and wellness workshops, I started this podcast as a way for female first responders to be able to share their stories including the trials, tribulations and triumphs of their daily work. Our episodes cover female correctional officers and caseworkers, military personnel, female paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers, as well as feature female Edmonton Police Service officers, drug dog handlers and female tactical team members. I want to showcase the unique perspectives, skill sets and personalities that women bring to a first responder career and work to encourage more women to apply for these careers and step up to learn more about what we do.
Podcasting since 2022 • 84 episodes
Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First Responders
Latest Episodes
Emotional Freedom and Resilience with Natty Lewis of Ascend EQ
In this phenomenal and personal episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we welcome Natalyn (Natty) Lewis, founder of Ascend EQ. Natty’s work focuses on proven methods for achieving emotional freedom and reducing anxiety, helping individuals m...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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1:06:03
A Policing Journey Across the Pond with Constable Sally Lloyd
In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we’re joined by Sally Lloyd, a seasoned constable with South Wales Police in Wales, UK. With 20 years in policing—including 16 years as a frontline officer—Sally has witnessed firsthand the chal...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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50:37
From Adversity to Advocacy: Kerri Shier’s Journey in University Protective Services
In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we are joined by Kerri Shier, a Peace Officer with University of Alberta Protective Services (UAPS). Kerri shares her personal journey into the career after surviving a violent encounter, and ho...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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1:01:18
Protecting the Planet: Michaela Quinn’s Journey in Environmental Enforcement
In this fascinating episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Michaela Quinn, an Environmental Enforcement Officer with Environment and Climate Change Canada. Michaela's career path has been anything but conventional, having pr...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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49:47
Serving with Heart: RCMP Constable Melissa Smits and the Mission of Ned’s Wish
In this 🐾PAWSOME 🐾 episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we are joined by Melissa Smits, a 15-year veteran of the RCMP and a Constable with the Major Crimes Unit. Melissa shares her incredible journey into and through the ranks of the RCMP,...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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Fan Mail
hi! Love the podcast. I would love to hear about some day in the life's with Sheriff's and corrections officers. I think it would be great to be taken through what a real day looks like
Strathmore, AB