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🚨 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 stories aren’t for the faint of heart — but they’re the truth many never hear.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes graphic content and descriptions of violence, blood, and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

🎧 Highlights include:

• A firsthand account of one of Nikki’s scariest emergency calls
• The moment she truly understood the fragility of safety inside a jail
• Why it’s critical to acknowledge the emotional toll these careers can take

💬 If you’re in public safety, corrections, or thinking about joining the field — this episode is a powerful reminder of both the risks and the resilience it takes to serve.

If this episode brings anything up for you, know that you are not alone.
🆘 Reach out to Code9Canada at 833-456-4566, or connect directly with Nikki to talk.

📩 Contact Nikki: [email protected]
🔗 IG/FB: @bluelinefitnesstesting | LinkedIn: Nikki Cloutier

This is the side of the badge few talk about — but everyone needs to hear.

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🚨 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 application that stands out
• 🚔 What the Sheriffs are really looking for in successful candidates
• 💼 Tips straight from the woman leading recruitment herself

If you're serious about a future in public safety, this episode is your roadmap. Whether you're just exploring options or actively applying, you’ll walk away with clear, actionable guidance.

🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.
📩 Have a question for the show? Want it featured in a future episode? Reach out!

• Nikki Cloutier – [email protected]
• IG/FB – @bluelinefitnesstesting
• LinkedIn – Nikki Cloutier

📩 Got questions? Want to apply? Start here:

• Marissa Nemish – [email protected]
• Sheriff Careers – Alberta.ca
• Alberta Women in Public Safety

Hit play, take notes, and take the next step toward your badge.

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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 journey
• 🎯 The career pivots that led her to become Sergeant of Recruitment and Staffing for the Alberta Sheriffs
• 🚔 Her passion for Emergency Vehicle Operations and how she brings that energy to training new recruits
• 🤢 And yes… a graphic story that might make you laugh—or gag—depending on your stomach strength

This episode is full of real talk, hard-earned wisdom, and a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to serve and lead in law enforcement.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive deep into the Sheriffs' recruitment process and how you can stand out as a top candidate.

🎧 Don’t miss one of the fan-favourite episodes on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or anywhere you get your podcasts.
📩 Got questions? Want to apply? Start here:

• Marissa Nemish – [email protected]
• Sheriff Careers – Alberta.ca
• Alberta Women in Public Safety

Hit play and get inspired—this episode is pure 🔥.

Garett Martin, Mortgage Broker with The Mortgage Group, is our official podcast sponsor for Season 9 and supports other first responders by offering discounted mortgage rates, flexible communication, and industry-leading service. 

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Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

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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'll get:

• ✔️ Insider tips on how to make your application stand out
• 📚 What you really need to study (and how to do it smart)
• 💡 The key personality traits and skill sets CPS is looking for
• 🚨 Advice that applies to any police agency, not just CPS

If you’re serious about becoming a police officer — or just starting to explore the idea — this episode is your essential roadmap.

🎧 Tune in now on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
📩 Questions for Nikki or Angie? Reach out directly!
Nikki: [email protected] | @bluelinefitnesstesting
Angie: [email protected] | CPS Recruiting Info

This episode could be the game-changer in your law enforcement journey — don’t miss it!

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Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

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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 Police Fire Games — an epic story you won’t want to miss! This woman is the definition of driven, and her passion for leadership, fitness, and breaking down barriers for women in policing will leave you seriously fired up.

👉 And here’s the kicker — this is just Part 1!
Next week in Part 2, we’re getting right into the step-by-step process of how to become a Calgary Police Officer. So if you’re dreaming of wearing that badge or curious about what it really takes — stay tuned.

🔥 Don’t miss this episode!
📲 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your favourite shows.
💬 Have a question for me or Angie? Want to suggest a topic for a future episode? Hit me up at [email protected] — I’d love to hear from you!

Let’s get after it — tune in now!

Angie Tetley - [email protected]
Calgary Police Recruiting Unit - https://join.calgarypolice.ca/

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Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

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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 Christmas.

I also break down how to run a facility-wide emergency code from central control — where every decision can mean the difference between chaos and calm. Some of these stories aren’t for the faint of heart, but they give a raw, real, and sometimes hilarious look at life on the inside.

If you’ve ever been curious about what really goes down behind the walls — this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.

👉 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or your favourite podcast app!
📩 Got a question about a career in Corrections? Want to hear your topic on a future episode? Shoot me an email at [email protected] — I’d love to hear from you!

Corrections is a world of chaos, courage, and the unexpected. Let’s dive in.

Garett Martin, Mortgage Broker with The Mortgage Group, is our official podcast sponsor for Season 9 and supports other first responders by offering discounted mortgage rates, flexible communication, and industry-leading service. 

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Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

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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-scenes stories from that alone are worth tuning in for! In this episode, Barb shares her unforgettable journey through the world of corrections in Alberta, the craziest codes she’s been involved in, and some of the inmates she’ll never forget.

We also swap laughs about one of our shared favourite foods and finish things off with a downright hilarious Calgary Stampede story you don’t want to miss. (Seriously — hang in ‘til the very end. It’s classic Barb!)

👉 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Got a question or topic for a future episode? Reach out at [email protected] or visit www.bluelinefitnesstesting.com.

Corrections is tough — but this episode proves it can be funny too. Don’t miss it!

Contact Barb - [email protected]

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Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

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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 communities where every call is unpredictable.

But that’s not all — Sandra’s current role as a Bloodstain Pattern Analyst takes CSI-style crime scene work to a whole new level. Ever wondered what blood spatter can actually tell you? Or how liquids behave when they hit a surface? We dive into the science behind it, and trust me — you’ll walk away with a super cool fact you’ll want to share at your next get-together.

Whether you’re curious about forensics, RCMP life, or just love a good story from the front lines, this episode is for you.

👉 Tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you get your podcasts!
Have a question or want us to cover a topic? Reach out at [email protected] or visit www.bluelinefitnesstesting.com.

Don’t miss it — you’ll never look at a crime scene (or a spilled drink) the same way again.

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Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

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🚨 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 you need to hear.

We dive into:
 🚑 Her path into EMS and how she’s stayed in the game for so long
⚙️ Her go-to piece of life-saving equipment (and why it’s a total game-changer)
🤣 Some of the weirdest, funniest, and most memorable calls she’s ever worked

We’ve known each other for years, so expect some laughs, a little sass, and a whole lot of heart in this conversation.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Stitcher — or anywhere you get your podcasts.

👉 Got a question for Sheila or me? Have a topic you want us to tackle next? Reach out!
📩 Nikki: [email protected] | www.bluelinefitnesstesting.com
📩 Sheila: [email protected]

🔥 Don’t miss this one — hit that follow button, share it with your crew, and let’s keep the conversation going!

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Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

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🎙️ 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 intense demands of a tactical team, Nikki reflects on the highs, the struggles, and the defining moments of her nearly two-decade career. But the story doesn’t end there—she made the bold move to leave corrections and launch Blue Line Fitness Testing, a business dedicated to preparing first responders for the mental and physical demands of the job.

💡 What were her biggest challenges in corrections? What pushed her to walk away? And how is she now shaping the future for law enforcement hopefuls?

🔥 Join us for this debut episode as we dive into resilience, reinvention, and what it truly takes to serve on the front lines. 🎧

Garett Martin, Mortgage Broker with The Mortgage Group, is our official podcast sponsor for Season 9 and supports other first responders by offering discounted mortgage rates, flexible communication, and industry-leading service. 

Learn more
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Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. 

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