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
75 episodes since 2022
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...
September 13, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:05:04
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...
August 09, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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1:05:26
Serving with Honor: Susie Pestana's Journey from Military Police to Community Peace Officer
In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we sit down with Susie Pestana, a dedicated 17-year veteran of the Military Police who has transitioned into the role of Community Peace Officer Team Lead. Susie, who also serves as a paid-on-ca...
August 02, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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1:02:22
Nikki Cloutier's Top 5 Recruitment Tips for Aspiring First Responders
In this essential episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, our very own host Nikki Cloutier steps into the spotlight to share her Top 5 Recruitment Tips for anyone looking to break into a first responder career or make a career change within t...
July 26, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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49:06
Blazing Trails with Dallas Walker-Milan (Part 2: The Path to Becoming a Firefighter)
In the second installment of our two-part series with Dallas Walker-Milan, we delve deeper into the world of firefighting and emergency services. Dallas, a Primary Care Paramedic and Firefighter with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, retu...
July 12, 2024
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1:19:22
Blazing Trails with Dallas Walker-Milan (Part 1: From Paramedic to Firefighter)
In the first installment of our two-part series, we are honored to have Dallas Walker-Milan, a dedicated Primary Care Paramedic and Firefighter with Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services, join us on Sirens, Slammers, and Service. Dallas takes ...
July 05, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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59:36
New Beginnings with Constable Walker
We are thrilled to welcome back a familiar face to Sirens, Slammers, and Service – Dee Walker, now proudly serving as a Constable with the Lakeshore Regional Police Service! Dee joins us fresh out of Recruit Training, ready to share insights fr...
June 22, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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56:29
Rescuing Little Lives with Taylor Sullivan
Join us for an awe-inspiring episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service as we sit down with the incredible Taylor Sullivan, a dedicated Registered Nurse working in the Pediatric ICU and a heroic flight transport nurse for pediatric patients. Tayl...
June 14, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:00:35
Women in the Workplace and Organizational Issues with Dr. Johanna Pagonis
In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we tackle the pressing issues surrounding women in the workplace and organizational dynamics. Our special guest is Dr. Johanna Pagonis, the founder and CEO of Sinogap Solutions and the insightfu...
June 07, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:05:19
Health and Longevity in First Responder Careers with Carmen North and Robyn Davidson
In this super valuable episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, we delve into the critical topic of health and longevity for first responders. Join us as we sit down with Remote Rehab Solutions owners, occupational therapist Carmen North...
May 31, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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57:33
Shift Smart: Nourishing the 24/7 Workforce with Raina Beugelink
Welcome to another insightful episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, where we delve into the unique challenges and triumphs of those who work unconventional hours. In this episode, we're joined by Raina Beugelink, a seasoned Registered Dieti...
May 24, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:03:59
Balancing Badges and Babies: Celebrating Motherhood in First Response
🚒 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🌟In this special episode, we celebrate the incredible women who balance the demanding roles of first responders and mothers. We're thrilled to bring back gue...
May 17, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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47:58
Investigating Justice: Constable Marie-Eve Brindamour's Journey in Policing
🚓 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! SEASON 6🌟In this episode, we're honored to have Constable Marie-Eve Brindamour join us, a dedicated member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) with 12 years of exper...
May 10, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:01:38
Leading the Charge: Inspector Angela Kemp's Journey in Policing
🚔 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🌟In this episode, we have the honor of sitting down with Inspector Angela Kemp, a seasoned law enforcement professional with nearly 22 years of experience. Angela's journey in pol...
April 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:04:50
From West Edmonton Mall Security to Sheriff's Communication Operations: Nicola Eddy's Path of Courage and Compassion
🎙️ Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🚨In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, we sit down with Nicola Eddy, a Communications Officer with the Alberta Sheriffs. Nicola shares her remarkable journey, from her 1...
April 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:05:17
Fit for Duty: Nikki Cloutier's No-Nonsense Guide to Law Enforcement Fitness Tests
🏋️♀️ Welcome to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🚓In this unapologetically blunt episode, your host Nikki Cloutier takes the mic to deliver a no-nonsense breakdown of the fitness tests required for law enforcement officers. Strap...
March 29, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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45:48
Policing Perspectives: Insights from Lethbridge's Finest with Molly Murray and Allie Enkirch
🚔 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🌟In this dynamic episode, we're joined by two remarkable women from the Lethbridge Police Service: Constables Allie Enkirch and Molly Murray. Allie, currently serving as a recruit...
March 22, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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59:28
Dispatching Hope: Leslie-Anne Chapman's Journey Through Fire and Resilience
🔥 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🚒In this gripping episode, we are joined by Leslie-Anne Chapman, a seasoned dispatcher with a remarkable story of survival and resilience. Leslie-Anne shares her experiences as bo...
March 15, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:15:44
From Flames to Service: Kate Poersch's Journey as a Paid On Call Firefighter
🔥 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🚒In this gripping episode, we delve into the courageous journey of Kate Poersch, a young woman whose harrowing escape from a structure fire in her own home ignited her passion for...
March 08, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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57:19
Patrolling with Purpose: Constable Kinsi Steiger's Journey in Medicine Hat
🚔 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🌟In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Constable Kinsi Steiger from the Medicine Hat Police Service. With her background in training at the Atlantic Police A...
March 01, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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57:15
Wildlife Warriors Unveiled: Beyond the Badge (Part 2)
🌿 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🦌In the second part of our riveting episode, we continue our exploration into the world of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement with three exceptional officers: Kim Lougheed, Dana Kopp, ...
February 23, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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34:14
Wilderness Warriors: Women Protecting Nature's Haven
In the first of two captivating episodes, we venture into the untamed wilderness alongside three remarkable women from Fish and Wildlife Enforcement. Join us as we sit down with Kim Lougheed, the Recruiting and Staffing Specialist, Dana Kopp, a...
February 16, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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48:46
Blazing Trails: Women in the Calgary Fire Department
In this special episode, we shine a spotlight on the incredible women of the Calgary Fire Department. Join us as we sit down with two trailblazers, Carol Henke, a dedicated Public Information Officer, and Tania Tyson, a passionate Recruitment O...
February 09, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:08:44
Behind the Bars: Doneen Stafford's Journey across Provinces in Corrections
🔒 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🚨In this episode, we venture into the challenging yet essential world of corrections as we sit down with Doneen Stafford, a dedicated Correctional Services Worker and Offi...
February 02, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:01:04
Decoding Crime: A Day in the Life of Megan Wells, Criminal Intelligence Analyst
🔍 Welcome back to Sirens, Slammers, and Service! 🕵️♀️In this episode, we venture into the intricate world of criminal intelligence analysis with Megan Wells, a skilled analyst from the Edmonton Police Service. Join us as Megan ...
January 26, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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52:23