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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.
Episodes
98 episodes
Sirens, Slammers and Service | Season 8 Finale - Listeners Chime in with their Stories!
We’re closing out Season 8 with a raw, unfiltered, and wildly entertaining episode you won’t want to miss! Host Nikki Cloutier put a call out to the Sirens, Slammers and Service community asking, “What’s the most fucked up thing that...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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Behind the Badge: Building Wellness and Strength in Public Safety with Nicole Ferry
Sirens, Slammers, and ServiceWhat does it take to lead with resilience in the face of trauma? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nicole Ferry, a trailblazing law enforcement leader with over 26 years of public saf...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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🎙️ Loving Someone with Trauma: Insights from Dr. Michelle Sherman 💙
On this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Dr. Michelle Sherman, PhD ABPP, a clinical psychologist and expert in supporting those with mental health conditions like PTSD and trauma. Dr. Sherman has dedica...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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🏌️♂️ Driving Foreward: Mental Health Support for First Responders with Sue Harvey 🚓🚒🚑
This episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service is part of Podcasthon, a global movement with 1,675 podcasts from 47 countries, including 650 French-speaking ones unite to amplify the voices of charitable organizations that need it most! 🎙️🌍<...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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🧠 How Trauma Stays in the Body – A Conversation with Dr. Jolene Gough
Did you know that your body can hold onto trauma long after a stressful or traumatic event has passed? In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Dr. Jolene Gough, a chiropractor with nearly 20 years of experien...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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Dispatch, Loss, and Resilience with Janet Wizowaty
🎙️ Sirens, Slammers, and Service - With over 30 years as an RCMP dispatcher, Janet Wizowaty has been the calm voice on the other end of countless emergencies, guiding first responders through life-and-death situations. But be...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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Detective Sergeant Jody Rogers on Major Crimes and Memorable Patrol Moments
🎙️ Sirens, Slammers, and Service In this episode, we sit down with Jody Rogers, a 22-year veteran police officer whose career has taken her from the Edmonton Police Service to her current role with the Winnipeg Police Service...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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Rising Through Adversity with Courtney McCarron
🎙️ Sirens, Slammers, and Service Returning guest Courtney McCarron of the RCMP is back on Sirens, Slammers, and Service! First featured in Season 1 as a Sexual Assault Review Coordinator, Courtney now shares the incr...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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From Federal Corrections to Community Peace Officer with Tapanga Lang
🎙️ Sirens, Slammers, and Service In this compelling episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Tapanga Lang, a former Federal Correctional Officer who has transitioned into her current role as a Commu...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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From People to Pets with Animal Control Officer Ashley Campbell
In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we’re joined by Animal Control Peace Officer Ashley Campbell, whose unique career journey has led her from working with young offenders to protecting wildlife and managing urban animals...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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From Rural Firefighting to Tactical Paramedicine with Kat Campbell
In this action-packed episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Tactical Advanced Care Paramedic Kat Campbell. Kat shares her incredible journey, beginning as a rural firefighter and evolving into her current role as a...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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Season 8 Premiere: 30 Years Behind the Mic with Debbie Green
We’re kicking off Season 8 of Sirens, Slammers, and Service with an extraordinary guest, Debbie Green, a 30-year veteran in law enforcement and dispatch from California. Debbie takes us on a journey through three decades of evolution i...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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Alix Hassell - A Day in the Life of a Firefighter
Our listeners loved Alix so much, we brought her back for another episode to wrap up Season 7!!! In this informative episode, Alix breaks down the nitty gritty of a day in the life of a fire fighter - from equipment checks to firehall meals and...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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From Wrestling Mats to Fire Halls with Firefighter Alix Hassell
In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we’re joined by Alix Hassell, a newer firefighter with the Calgary Fire Department, who shares her inspiring journey into firefighting. Alix opens up about how her background as a varsi...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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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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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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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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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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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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Unapologetically Authentic: Janis Gibson’s 34-Year Journey with Alberta Corrections
In this candid episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we are joined by Janis Gibson, a 34-year veteran with Alberta Corrections who currently works in the Correctional Planning and Innovation Branch. Janis is responsible for overseeing the O...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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Tactical Life and Wellness with Sergeant Ryan Walker
Season 7 gets even better (I know, can you freaking believe it!) as we welcome Ryan Walker, a Sergeant with the Edmonton Police Tactical Unit and the owner of four Supplement King locations in the Edmonton area. Ryan, only our second male guest...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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Stacie Bourdon on Mental Health, Equine Wellness, and Serving Those Who Serve
In this enlightening episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we welcome Stacie Bourdon, a 15-year veteran first responder and the passionate founder of CX Solid, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for alternative mental heal...
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Amanda Lachambre's Journey: From Communications to Canine Comfort
Season 7 continues to get better as we welcome Amanda Lachambre, a dedicated 10-year member of the Edmonton Police Service, who shares her inspiring journey through the ranks. Starting as a communications officer, Amanda transitioned to patrol,...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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Leading with Pride: Dawn Blake's Journey in Law Enforcement
Season 7 is here and we are kicking it off with a BANG!!! In this powerful episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Dawn Blake, the Inspector of Operations with the Tsuut'ina Nation Police and a proud Indigenous officer with a...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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Behind the Scenes with Anne-Marie Lambert: From CSIS to the Stanley Cup
In this riveting episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Anne-Marie Lambert, a former CSIS intelligence officer and previous Director of West Edmonton Mall Security, who now serves as the Director of Security, Parking, and Fa...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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