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

Send us Fan Mail Nikki Cloutier sits down with Dr. Kimberly Bitz from the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) to unpack the tools and resources helping first responders protect their mental health. From PSPNET’s online therapy options to CIPSRT’s Mental Health Toolkit , Dr. Bitz breaks down practical strategies focused on self-awareness, regulation, connection, and...

Send us Fan Mail From mountain rescues to fire-lit canvases, Shauna Liora’s journey is anything but ordinary. With 13 years in Alberta search and rescue—including high-stakes missions with Canada Task Force 2 such as the Fort McMurray wildfire—Shauna knows what it takes to prepare for the unexpected. Now a full-time artist, she transforms fire into breathtaking works of art, inspired by her time i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service , host Nikki Cloutier chats with Alexandria Dorner , a brand-new Community Peace Officer in Lloydminster whose path into law enforcement has been anything but ordinary.  Alexandria walks us through her career journey — from building strong communication skills in dispatch , to the challenges of training as an AHS Peace Officer , to...

Send us Fan Mail Season 10 of Sirens, Slammers, and Service is here — and we’re starting strong! Host Nikki Cloutier sits down with Janine Mills , a Peace Officer and certified Yoga for First Responders (YFFR) instructor, to explore how this groundbreaking program is reshaping wellness for those on the front lines.  Janine explains how YFFR blends traditional yoga principles with job-specific tool...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service , host Nikki Cloutier sits down with Sgt. Amanda Ross from the Edmonton Police Service — a woman whose nearly two decades in policing have taken her from protecting children to combating online hate propaganda.  Amanda shares how an inspiring school resource officer first sparked her interest in policing, a moment that shifted her e...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service , host Nikki Cloutier sits down with three incredible firefighters from the Leduc Fire Service — Roslyn O'Connor, Emily Montgomery, and Sinead Clancy — for a raw and real conversation about what it takes to thrive in a demanding profession and compete at the highest levels of fitness. 🔥 Hear how each woman found her way into f...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service , host Nikki Cloutier sits down with Hannah Fla​hr , founder of Regulate The Responder — a wellness initiative built by and for first responders . Hannah opens up about her personal journey and the pivotal moment that inspired her to blend yoga, nervous system education , and on-the-ground experience into a solution for the...

Send us Fan Mail In this incredible episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service , host Nikki Cloutier sits down with Lola Lagler , a powerhouse of lived experience, leadership, and resilience. Fresh off a career transition, Lola opens up about retiring from a distinguished 25-year military career and stepping into a new full-time civilian administrative role with the RCMP — a move that reflects both...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service , we’re joined by four trailblazing women from across Saskatchewan’s policing landscape — each with unique roles, powerful stories, and a shared mission: to uplift and advance women in law enforcement through their work with Saskatchewan Women in Policing (SWIP). Meet our guests: Whitney Beug – Detective Constable with Regi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service , we sit down with Debra Rogers — Acting Captain with Campbell River Fire Department and the powerhouse President of the Island Ignite Mentorship Society . Debra shares her unconventional and inspiring path into the fire service, entering the field as a mature recruit and eventually becoming the first woman ever hired in her departm...

Send us Fan Mail  Season 9 of Sirens, Slammers, and Service keeps charging ahead with one of Alberta’s freshest faces in the field — Taylor Dufault , a brand-new Fish and Wildlife Officer who hit the ground running in September 2024. In this episode, Taylor takes us behind the scenes of her journey into the world of conservation law enforcement — from her intense training at WCLEA (Western Conserv...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service , host Nikki Cloutier sits down with Dr. Tracy Covington , a clinical psychologist and the powerful force behind Wabi Sabi Circle , a foundation that’s reshaping the mental health landscape for female EMS providers. Dr. Covington shares how she’s bringing hope and healing to women on the front lines of emergency medica...

Send us Fan Mail She’s back! In this long-awaited return to Sirens, Slammers, and Service , Advanced Care Paramedic Sheila Farrell reconnects with host Nikki Cloutier to share what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what it really means to serve in one of the most demanding roles in public safety.  Now three years into her ACP career, Sheila walks us through her newest adventure as an Incident...

Send us Fan Mail  We’re back with Season 9 of Sirens, Slammers, and Service , and we’re kicking things off with a powerful and perspective-shifting conversation. In this episode, host Nikki Cloutier sits down with Dr. Alexandra Jabr , Ph. D., EMT-P — an Independent Educator, seasoned paramedic, and founder of EmergencyResilience.com . Known for her no-fluff approach to integrating difficult but es...

Send us Fan Mail 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 has happened to you as a first responder?” — and wow, did you ever deliver.  In this episode, Nikki reads and plays real listener stories and voice n...

Send us Fan Mail Sirens, Slammers, and Service What 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 safety experience. From her role as Special Agent in Charge in a Class I railroad police department to her work in human trafficking prevention and officer wellnes...

Send us Fan Mail 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 dedicated their career to helping families navigate the complexities of loving someone who has been through immense hardship. 🔹 How do you connect with a love...

Send us Fan Mail 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! 🎙️🌍 We’re joined by Sue Harvey, a former RCMP officer and the founder of Driving Foreward, a non-profit dedicated to helping first responders tack...

Send us Fan Mail 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 experience, to break down the science behind how the body stores trauma and the critical role the parasympathetic nervous system plays in recovery.  Dr. Go...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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 behind the headset, she has faced her own journey of loss, trauma, and resilience. Now an author of The Year the World Paused and a guest contributor in Wounds...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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. Recently promoted to Detective Sergeant with the Major Crimes Unit, Jody shares the unique challenges of investigating high-stakes cases and reflects on th...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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 incredible transformations in her career and life over the past two and a half years. Recently promoted to the role of Staff Sergeant Major, Courtney reflects on the cha...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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 Community Peace Officer in Whitecourt. Tapanga opens up about her experiences working in federal corrections, shedding light on the immense challenges and rewards of mana...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Ashley shares her fascinating path, including roles in young offender corrections, as a transit peace officer, and as a conservation officer, all...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tactical paramedic with Alberta Health Services alongside the Edmonton Police Tactical Team. Kat provides a behind-the-scenes look at what it take...