Episodes 70
Avg. Duration 1h 56m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 4.8 (18)
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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A podcast examining fire service issues, training, education and wellness. 

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S6E68 Make Due: Episode 68 "Back in the Saddle Again"

Feb 05, 2026 14m

Season 6 is officially underway! After a long sabbatical the show is BACK! Host Nick Peppard gives an update on what's been going on since last year. He provides a run down on changes to the show as…

S5E67 Make Due: Episode 67 "Buildings Deconstructed" with special guest, Chris Naum

May 21, 2025 1h 7m

Chris Naum (Syracuse, NY) brings over 5 decades of experience to the show as both firefighter, fire officer, architect, educator, author, and public speaker. Chris joins the show to blow the lid off…

S5E66 Make Due: Episode 66 "Mastering the Role of the Pump Operator" with special guest, Paul Watlington

Mar 28, 2025 1h 39m

Ready to elevate your Pump Operator game? Then you need to catch this episode! Chief Paul Watlington of Burlington (NC) FD is a 24-year fire service veteran, owner of Impact Fire Training, and…

S5E65 Make Due: Episode 65 "Tailboard Leadership" with special guest, Ljay Geist

Mar 20, 2025 1h 49m

Episode 65 welcomes special guest, Ljay Geist out of Garden City (KS) FD to the show. We discuss his love for engine work, his recent work with HEN nozzles and his initial impression of the HEN…

S5E64 Make Due: Episode 64 "Everything Saws" with special guest, Julio Ramos

Feb 28, 2025 1h 32m

Episode 64 welcomes special guest, Julio Ramos to the show to take a technical deep dive into common saws used in the fire service. Julio is an 18-year student of the trade currently serving as a…

S5E63 Make Due: Episode 63 "Strategies, Tactics and Training" with special guest, Todd Edwards

Feb 20, 2025 1h 21m

Episode 63 welcomes special guest, Todd Edwards to the show to discuss suburban strategies, tactics and training. Todd brings 43 years of experience to the table. Notably, Todd faithfully served in…

S5E62 Make Due: Episode 62 "Functional Health and Fitness" with Aaron Zamzow

Jan 24, 2025 1h 28m

Episode 62 welcomes our friend and brother, Aaron Zamzow to the show. Zam is a 20-year fire service veteran serving as a Lieutenant with the Madison (WI) Fire Department. He is head coach at Fire…

S5E61 Make Due: Episode 61 "Mindset and Mental Health" with special guest, Scott Hewlett

Jan 13, 2025 1h 47m

We're Baaaaaaack! Season 5 kicks off with a dynamite episode featuring special guest, Scott Hewlett! Scott is a 26-year fire service veteran currently serving as a Training Officer in an urban fire…

S4E60 Make Due: Episode 60 "Step Up and Lead" with special guest, Frank Viscuso

Dec 17, 2024 1h 55m

Sean and Nick wrap up season 4 with special guest, Frank Viscuso. Chief Viscuso retired with the rank of Deputy Chief in New Jersey, has written numerous Fire Engineering articles, is an accomplished…

S4E59 Make Due: Episode 59 - "Fire Nuggets Crossover Episode"

Nov 25, 2024 2h 13m

Nick and Sean team up with Nick Ledin and Jeff Bryant of the Fire Nuggets podcast in this EPIC crossover episode! The gang discusses training, search culture, two in/two out, what it takes to run a…

S4E58 Make Due: Episode 58 "Suburban Fire Culture" with special guest, Justyn Fraize

Nov 12, 2024 1h 24m

Episode 58 is coming at you fast as we welcome special guest, Justyn Fraize to the show to get his thoughts on building a strong fire culture in the suburban fire service. Justyn is a 25-year veteran…

S4E57 Make Due: Episode 57 "Building Blocks of a Winning Team" with special guest, Ryan McCormick

Nov 04, 2024 1h 29m

Sean and Nick welcome special guest, Ryan McCormick to the show to talk about what it takes to build a winning team in the fire service. Ryan is Fire Chief of Alexander (AR) Fire-Rescue and the…

S4E56 Make Due: Episode 56 "Being a Student of the Game" with special guest, Danny Beauvais

Oct 22, 2024 1h 12m

This episode welcomes special guest, Danny Beauvais to the show to discuss what it truly means to be a student of our beloved craft. Danny is a fireman with the Mooresville (NC) Fire Department and…

S4E55 Make Due: Episode 55 "Suburban Firemanship" with special guest, Ryan Gates

Oct 09, 2024 2h 6m

Please join us as we welcome to the show Chief Ryan Gates of the Cayce (SC) Fire Department. Ryan is also co-founder of Soda City Training and the Truck Company Misfits podcast. This episode takes a…

S4E54 Make Due: Episode 54 (PART 2) "RIT: Not Just Another Checkbox" with special guest, Brandon Cory

Sep 19, 2024 1h 28m

Part 2 of Episode 54 continues with special guest, Brandon Cory. Part 2 takes a hard look at the world of RIT. We discuss everything from the history of RIT and its evolution, data and how it impacts…

S4E54 Make Due: Episode 54 (PART 1) "RIT: Not Just Another Checkbox" with special guest, Brandon Cory

Sep 19, 2024 1h 22m

This episode welcomes special guest, Brandon Cory to the show to talk all things RIT. Brandon is a firefighter/paramedic with the Marquette City (MI) Fire Department, authored a chapter in the book…

S4E53 Make Due: Episode 53 "Recruitment, Retention and Risk" with special guest, Scott Thompson

Sep 05, 2024 2h 32m

"From the top ropes!" Sean and Nick welcome special guest, Chief Scott Thompson to the show to discuss some of the hottest issues facing today's fire service. Chief Thompson is currently the Fire…

S4E52 Make Due: Episode 52 "Adapt and Act" with special guest, Jason Hoevelmann

Aug 28, 2024 2h 6m

Join Sean and Nick as we welcome special guest, Jason Hoevelmann to the show. Jason is the Fire Chief of the Florissant Valley (MO) Fire Protection District, is author of the Fire Engineering book…

S4E51 Make Due: Episode 51 "Rural Fireground Considerations" with special guest, Bill Adkins.

Aug 12, 2024 2h

This episode takes a look at the ins and outs of rural fireground operations as we welcome to the show former Navy vet, Loveland-Symmes (OH) FD Captain, and Fayetteville FD Asst. Chief Bill Adkins to…

S4E50 Make Due: Episode 50 "Passion in Leading" with special guest, Dave McGlynn

Jul 31, 2024 2h 10m

We welcome Chief Dave McGlynn back to the show to discuss all things leadership related. With all the emphasis on leadership these days, there are seldom discussions had on the dark side of…

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