Send us a text 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 recovery—all designed specifically for public safety personnel. 👉 Check out CIPSRT’s resource...

Send us a text 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 in the field and an unforgettable spark from an Indigenous artist and a fire safety officer. In this...

Send us a text 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 the grit and determination it took to crush the PARE test and land her new role. She also shares c...

Send us a text 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 tools like three-part breath, warrior drills, and tactical mind-body resilience training. From truc...

Send us a text 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 early plans of pursuing the military or a career in education. From there, she takes us through ...

Send us a text 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 firefighting 🔥 Learn about their training regimens and how they prep for the FireFit course 🔥 Discover wh...

Send us a text 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 very real wellness crisis in frontline professions. Together, Nikki and Hannah dive into: Why first re...

Send us a text 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 continuity and change in her commitment to public service. Lola’s military résumé reads like a tour o...

Send us a text 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 Regina Police Service Hailey Erickson – Special Constable with Saskatoon Police Service Laura McGuire – ...

Send us a text 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 department. Now a seasoned firefighter, acting captain, and fire investigator, she brings decades of insight...

Send us a text 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 Conservation Law Enforcement Academy) to the unforgettable calls she’s already faced just months into ...

Send us a text 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 medical services—many of whom silently carry the weight of PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Through week-long,...

Send us a text In this authentic and real episode of Sirens, Slammers, and Service, host Nikki Cloutier sits down with RCMP Constable Sarah Marchildon-White, a proud 11-year veteran of the force who is now serving in Alberta’s Serious Crimes Branch. Sarah opens up about her early years working in rural Alberta and the community of Maskwacis, where frontline policing brought both incredible challenges and unforgettable moments. From unpredictable shifts to community connection, she doesn’t hol...

Send us a text 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 Response Paramedic (IRP)—a high-stakes, high-impact position supporting Alberta Health Service...

Send us a text 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 essential topics into first responder training, Alexandra opens up about the career-altering workpla...

Send us a text 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 notes that swing from hilarious and downright ridiculous to heavy, heart-wrenching, and life-ch...

Send us a text 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 wellness, Nicole brings both professional authority and deep personal insight to the conversation. Nicole g...

Send us a text 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 loved one who has withdrawn due to trauma? 🔹 What are the biggest mistakes people make when trying to hel...

Send us a text 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 tackle their mental health through the sport of golf. Sue opens up about her own experiences in policin...

Send us a text 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. Gough shares eye-opening insights into how first responders, frontline workers, and anyone facing...