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

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 10 is locked, loaded, and ready for you! In this standout episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service , Nikki sits down with her longtime friend and powerhouse veteran Teri Gosselin , who brings the heat with an inside look at her 15-year career in the Canadian Armed Forces . Starting in armoured reconnaissance and moving into the world of military intelligence , Teri shares w...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 9 of Sirens, Slammers and Service is a powerful and necessary conversation featuring Courtney McCarron , a 17-year veteran of the RCMP who’s making bold moves in how sexual assault cases are reviewed in Alberta. From her roots in Newfoundland to her leadership role in Edmonton , Courtney has carved out a path few have walked. In this episode, Nikki and Courtney dive into h...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 This one hits different. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service , host Nikki Cloutier opens up about some of the most terrifying and traumatic emergency situations she faced during her career in Corrections. From violent codes to blood-soaked scenes , Nikki pulls back the curtain on the real dangers correctional officers face behind the walls. These...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 Back by popular demand! Part 2 of our conversation with Sgt. Marissa Nemish (Shipston), head of the Recruitment and Staffing Unit for the Alberta Sheriffs , is here — and it’s packed with practical insights for anyone looking to launch their career in law enforcement. In just 25 minutes, we break down: ✅ What you need to know before you apply 💪 How to build a strong applicati...

Send us Fan Mail One of our most listened-to episodes — and for good reason. Buckle up, because Marissa Nemish (formerly Shipston) brings humour, grit, and a whole lot of honesty to this explosive episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service . With a powerhouse career spanning Alberta Sheriffs and Alberta Health Services , Marissa opens up about: 💥 The workplace injury that nearly ended her front-line...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to take the leap into law enforcement? 🎯 In Episode 7 of Sirens, Slammers and Service , we cut through the noise and get straight to the good stuff with Sergeant Angie Tetley from the Calgary Police Service Recruitment Unit . In less than 30 minutes , Angie breaks down the entire CPS recruiting process — from the first click of your application to the final interview. You&a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 6 (Part 1) of Sirens, Slammers and Service brings the heat — and an absolute powerhouse guest! I sit down with one of my closest friends, Sergeant Angie Tetley from the Calgary Police Service Recruiting Unit , to dive into her incredible career in policing. Angie shares everything from her family legacy in CPS to how she launched the women’s rugby division at the World Pol...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #5 of Sirens, Slammers and Service is a wild one — and it’s all about my craziest, funniest, and most jaw-dropping stories from my time in Corrections . I’m throwing it way back to my very first ever code (spoiler: it was unforgettable), a New Year’s Day surprise that no one saw coming, and the strange and sometimes downright gross “gifts” inmates would leave for staff at...

Send us Fan Mail Episode #4 of Sirens, Slammers and Service is here — and it’s packed with stories you won’t believe! I’m joined by the amazing Barb Sexsmith , a legend in the world of federal, provincial, youth, and community corrections with 33 years of hard-earned experience . Barb and I go way back to when we worked together opening the biggest jail in Canada — and trust me, the behind-the-sce...

Send us Fan Mail In this gripping episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service , I sit down with the incredible Sandra Maris , a 28-year veteran of the RCMP whose career journey is nothing short of fascinating. From chasing childhood dreams to breaking ground in her historic Depot class , Sandra takes us through the twists and turns of life in uniform — including her time working in remote rural commun...

Send us Fan Mail 🚨 Buckle up — Episode #2 is here and it’s a good one! In this episode, I’m sitting down with one of my absolute favourite humans, Sheila Farrell , an Advanced Care Paramedic with a long and wild career in Alberta’s Emergency Medical Services. Sheila’s not only a seasoned medic — she’s also got some hilarious, jaw-dropping, and downright unforgettable stories from the field that y...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Sirens, Slammers, and Service – The First Episode with Nikki Cloutier Welcome to the very first episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service ! Kicking off this journey is none other than your host, Nikki Cloutier, sharing her raw and unfiltered story as a former Alberta correctional officer. From stepping into a male-dominated world as a young female officer to navigating the inten...