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Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First Responders

Nikki Cloutier
Mental Health
First Responders
Law Enforcement
Firefighting
Edmonton Police Service
RCMP
PTSD
Physical Fitness
Education
Policing
Corrections
Edmonton
Community Support
Hate Crimes
First Responder Careers
Child Protection
Resilience
Trauma
Calgary Transit
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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 case... more

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This episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service is unlike anything we’ve done before. We sit down with Ryanne Stellingwerf—licensed psychotherapist, trauma-informed coach, founder of Discover Solutions and creator of Armor and Grace—fo... more

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This episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service gets real with Vanessa Williams, whose 13-year career in corrections took her from frontline units at Fort Saskatchewan to the tactical team—and eventually into training the next generati... more

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She's back!! Returning all the way from SEASON 2 - Bridget Truxillo!

This episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service is one every first responder needs to hear. We sit down again with Bridget Truxillo—attorney, former SWAT and Underco... more

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This episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service features Ricki Martin—known professionally as Ariana Martin—a 15-year member of the Edmonton Police Service who now works as a file manager in recruiting and selection. 🚔🔥

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Recent Guests

Ariana Martin
EPS file manager on the selection side recruiting
Edmonton Police Service
Episode: 🎙️ Behind the Badge | Ricki Pulls Back the Curtain on EPS Recruiting
Sarah Ruhland
EMT firefighter and former law enforcement; host of EMS After Dark and The Tattooed EMT
The Tattooed EMT, EMS After Dark
Episode: 🎙️ The Tattooed EMT | Sarah Ruhland on Trauma, Advocacy & Fighting for Change
Brittany Foy
STARS helicopter EMS crew member with pediatric and adult critical care experience
STARS
Episode: 🎙️ High Stakes, Higher Standards | Brittany Foy on Life, Flight & Critical Care
Chevelle Sokoluk
Former corrections officer and on-call firefighter; founder of Built From Nothing and involved with Blue Line Fitness Testing
Blue Line Fitness Testing / Built From Nothing
Episode: 🎙️ Built From Nothing | Chevelle Sokoluk Gets Real About Corrections
Ramiya Abdulha
Resilience coach and founder of Rise with Ramiya; former Victoria Police officer
Rise with Ramiya
Episode: 🎙️ From Policing to Purpose | Ramy on Resilience, Burnout & Breaking Free
Anna Redmond
Founder of Braav, fractional chief security officer company; developer of a blockchain-based platform to digitalize challenge coins
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Episode: 🎙️ Tradition Meets Tech | Anna Redmond and the Future of Challenge Coins
Joanne Fraser
Former RCMP officer, litigant in Fraser v. Canada, and advocate for pension buyback and job sharing rights
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (former)
Episode: 🎙️ Changing the System | Joanne Fraser and the Fight That Made History
Kandis Hiscock
RCMP officer with 20 years of service, later Grants and Fundraising Coordinator with AWIPS, involved with SILA Skills
RCMP, AWIPS, SILA
Episode: 🎙️ Frontline RCMP Officer to Mental Health Advocate | Kandis Hiscock
Brenda Tunke
Brenda Tunke, with Grande Prairie Police; formerly with Edmonton Police and Community Peace Officer; background in security work in the UK
Grande Prairie Police
Episode: 🎙️ Building a New Badge | Brenda Tunke and the Grande Prairie Police Service

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Nikki Cloutier
Host of the show and interviewer; self-produced / Blue Line Fitness Testing

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🎙️ Season 11 Kickoff | Nancy Farmer: From the Front Lines to Fresh Starts
Q: What was your favorite piece of equipment you got to use or play with during your career?
Guns and armored vehicles were cool, but the horses and dogs were the most meaningful and beloved partners in daily policing.
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Q: What was your favorite food or snack while you were on shift?
Anything available, with country fried steak being a memorable guilty pleasure on night shifts, a deep fried breakfast item that was comforting during long hours.
🎙️ High Stakes, Higher Standards | Brittany Foy on Life, Flight & Critical Care
Q: How did you end up at STARS and what was the interview process like?
I pursued the role by expressing strong interest to the Edmonton manager, applied to the STARS Academy as an external participant, and went through a structured interview, fitness test, and a team vote process that emphasizes fit, teachability, and the ability to work under pressure.
🎙️ Building a New Badge | Brenda Tunke and the Grande Prairie Police Service
Q: And I see all the good work you guys are doing and it's so incredible to see. So I can't wait to talk about all that. But first I want to know how did you get into this? Like what brought you into this? What was the drive for law enforcement?
Brenda explains a lifelong draw to policing that started in rural BC and Britain, evolving from hospitality work to security, then formal policing studies, and ultimately pursuing EPS, with a clear drive to serve close to home and build a stable career while prioritizing family.
🎙️ From Policing to Purpose | Ramy on Resilience, Burnout & Breaking Free
Q: What is NLP and how does it help someone in policing or shift work?
NLP is framed as a language-focused approach that helps regulate thoughts and emotions by reframing beliefs, with practical exercises to change daily speech and mindset, enabling better self-regulation and communication in high-pressure situations.

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What is Sirens, Slammers and Service about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on stories from women across first-responder roles, including corrections, policing, firefighting, paramedicine, and allied public-safety fields. Episodes consistently explore career trajectories, leadership, resilience, wellness, mentorship, and the cultural dynamics within male-dominated environments. Guests range from frontline practitioners to innovators and advocates who push for systemic change, better training, and mental health support, often weaving in practical takeaways for listeners pursuing similar paths or seeking to sponsor or partner with mission-driven safety initiatives. A notable through-line is empowering female first responders through candid storytelling, actionable career guidance, and community-build... more

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