Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First Responders
As a former correctional officer in Alberta for almost 2 decades and the founder of Blue Line Fitness Testing which provides law enforcement fitness testing and wellness workshops, I started this podcast as a way for female first responders to be able to share their stories including the trials, tribulations and triumphs of their daily work. Our episodes cover female correctional officers and caseworkers, military personnel, female paramedics, firefighters and dispatchers, as well as feature female Edmonton Police Service officers, drug dog handlers and female tactical team members. I want to showcase the unique perspectives, skill sets and personalities that women bring to a first responder career and work to encourage more women to apply for these careers and step up to learn more about what we do.
Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First Responders
🏌️♂️ Driving Foreward: Mental Health Support for First Responders with Sue Harvey 🚓🚒🚑
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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 policing, the challenges of PTSD and operational stress injuries, and why she turned to golf as a powerful tool for healing.
🏌️♀️ Why golf? Learn how the game’s unique blend of focus, movement, and camaraderie creates a safe space for first responders to decompress and reconnect.
🚔 The reality of mental health in emergency services – Sue shares her firsthand knowledge of the struggles many face and why initiatives like Driving Forward are so crucial.
🌎 How can you help? Whether you're a first responder looking for support or someone who wants to make a difference, Sue highlights ways to get involved.
🎧 Tune in now to hear Sue’s inspiring story and join us in spreading awareness for this incredible cause. Let’s make this Podcasthon count—share this episode and help support the mental health of those who dedicate their lives to serving others. 💙
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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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