Nick Peppard is a 16 year student of the craft. Nick is currently a Captain at the Holley-Navarre Fire District in Santa Rosa County, FL and is assigned to Engine Co. 41 on the District's west side. Nick is also a Paramedic with Lifeguard Ambulance Service, is an adjunct instructor at the Northwest Florida State College Fire Academy, and is the owner/operator of North Florida Fire and EMS Training, LLC. Nick holds numerous fire service certifications and holds two A.S. Degrees in Fire Science and EMS Technology as well as an A.A. Degree. Nick is currently working on completing his Bachelor’s degree program at Waldorf University, and is President of the North Florida Fire Expo on Okaloosa Island, FL. Nick is co-host of the Make Due: Suburban Fireman Podcast with Sean Duffy of Build Your Culture. Nick is Vice President of IAFF Local #4695. He is a recently published author with Fire Engineering Magazine. He is very passionate about training and helping others better themselves so that we can all better fulfill our oath to serve and protect THEM.