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

🎙️ Armor, Grace & The Weight We Carry | Ryanne Stellingwerf Gets Real

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/fan_mail/new] 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—for a conversation that cuts straight through the noise. ⚡ Before helping female first responders navigate trauma and burnout, Ryanne spent seven years in Iraq and Afghanistan as a civilian military contractor—living through rocket attacks, adapting to life in war zones, and learning firsthand what survival mode really looks like. We dig into the cost of high-performance careers, conditioned vigilance, identity outside the uniform, and why so many women feel like they’re carrying two full-time jobs—one at work and one at home. This episode is raw, honest, and packed with moments that will make you stop and think. If you’ve ever struggled to switch off, wondered who you are outside the job, or felt guilty for wanting something different… this one’s for you. And trust us—we didn’t even scratch the surface. 🎧🔥 Listeners can find Ryanne [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanne-stellingwerf-ms-lcpc-cctp-35954133/] here -  https://solutionscounselingmt.com [https://solutionscounselingmt.com/], https://discoversolutions.net [https://discoversolutions.net/],  ryanne@discoversolutions.net [ryanne@discoversolutions.net]  1-406-272-4545. 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.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/support] Want to support this podcast even more! Make a monthly subscription [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/supporters/new] for only $3 a month here! Interested in becoming a first responder? Reach out to learn more! Email - info@bluelinefitnesstesting.com Blue Line Fitness Testing [https://www.bluelinefitnesstesting.com] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting [https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/ [https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/] LinkedIn - Nikki Cloutier  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-cloutier/]

🎙️ Behind the Walls | Vanessa Williams on Corrections, Tactical Teams & Knowing When It’s Time to Pivot

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/fan_mail/new] 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 generation. 🚨🔥 We talk about what people don’t see: the reality behind the walls, the culture, the chaos, the lessons learned from working both male and female populations, and how becoming a parent completely changed the way she approached conflict and leadership. Vanessa opens up about tactical operations, the importance of fitness and communication, the highs of building strong teams—and the difficult decision to walk away from a career she truly loved in order to reclaim time with family. This episode is raw, honest, and packed with stories that pull back the curtain without giving everything away. If you’ve ever wondered what life in corrections really looks like… this one’s for you. 🎧🔥 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.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/support] Want to support this podcast even more! Make a monthly subscription [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/supporters/new] for only $3 a month here! Interested in becoming a first responder? Reach out to learn more! Email - info@bluelinefitnesstesting.com Blue Line Fitness Testing [https://www.bluelinefitnesstesting.com] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting [https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/ [https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/] LinkedIn - Nikki Cloutier  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-cloutier/]

🎙️ Protect Your Career Before You Need To | Bridget Truxillo on Law, Wellness & First Responder Survival

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/fan_mail/new] 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 Undercover Narcotics operator, and founder of Lady Law Shield—for a no-filter conversation on protecting your career, your mental health, and your future. ⚖️🚨 We get into the reality of investigations, workplace conflict, agency politics, and why suffering in silence can cost more than people realize. Bridget breaks down the importance of documenting incidents, understanding your policies, protecting your privacy, and knowing your rights before things go sideways. We also tackle discrimination, retaliation, social media risks, the hidden dangers of using free AI tools with sensitive information, and why advocacy and legal guidance can completely change the outcome of high-stakes situations. The biggest takeaway? Your career protection starts on day one—not when something goes wrong. Raw, practical, and packed with hard-earned insight—this is an episode that could change the way you think about your career. And if you’re looking for support, education, or legal and wellness resources, make sure to check out Lady Law Shield. 🎧🔥 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.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/support] Want to support this podcast even more! Make a monthly subscription [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/supporters/new] for only $3 a month here! Interested in becoming a first responder? Reach out to learn more! Email - info@bluelinefitnesstesting.com Blue Line Fitness Testing [https://www.bluelinefitnesstesting.com] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting [https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/ [https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/] LinkedIn - Nikki Cloutier  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-cloutier/]

🎙️ Behind the Badge | Ricki Pulls Back the Curtain on EPS Recruiting

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/fan_mail/new] 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. 🚔🔥 From squad room nicknames and tough academy days to frontline patrol and now helping shape the next generation of officers, Ricki gets brutally honest about what it really takes to earn the badge. We dive into the pressures of the academy, the mental grind of patrol work, and why fitness, coachability, and attention to detail can make or break a policing career. We also pull back the curtain on the EPS recruiting process—from APCAT and A-PREP to background checks, psych evaluations, rankings, and deferrals. Ricki explains what recruiters are actually looking for, the mistakes applicants keep making, and why transparency matters more than people think. This episode is packed with insight for anyone considering a policing career—but trust us, we didn’t give it all away. If you’re serious about EPS, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. 🎧🔥 Interested in a career with the Edmonton Police Service- joineps.ca [http://www.joineps.ca] 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.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/support] Want to support this podcast even more! Make a monthly subscription [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/supporters/new] for only $3 a month here! Interested in becoming a first responder? Reach out to learn more! Email - info@bluelinefitnesstesting.com Blue Line Fitness Testing [https://www.bluelinefitnesstesting.com] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting [https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/ [https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/] LinkedIn - Nikki Cloutier  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-cloutier/]

🎙️ The Tattooed EMT | Sarah Ruhland on Trauma, Advocacy & Fighting for Change

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/fan_mail/new] This episode of Sirens, Slammers and Service gets raw and real with Sarah Ruhland—better known online as The Tattooed EMT. 🚑🔥 Sarah opens up about the workplace trauma that pushed them from law enforcement into fire and EMS, and the hard truths first responders face behind the scenes: toxic culture, broken systems, and the lack of meaningful mental health support. This conversation doesn’t dance around the uncomfortable stuff—it tackles it head-on. Now, Sarah is turning pain into purpose by building a training group focused on accessible mental health resources and specialized education for rural first responder departments. We also dive into their fight for EMS to be recognized nationwide as an essential service—because better support, funding, and protections are long overdue. We also talk about the reality of public advocacy in the social media era: online harassment, criticism, setting boundaries, and still showing up to do the work anyway. Honest, gritty, and incredibly important—this episode is for anyone who’s ever felt the weight of the job and kept going anyway. 🎧🔥 Follow Sarah now! @thetattoedemt 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.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/support] Want to support this podcast even more! Make a monthly subscription [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026034/supporters/new] for only $3 a month here! Interested in becoming a first responder? Reach out to learn more! Email - info@bluelinefitnesstesting.com Blue Line Fitness Testing [https://www.bluelinefitnesstesting.com] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting [https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstesting] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/ [https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/] LinkedIn - Nikki Cloutier  [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-cloutier/]