David is vice president of sales with IDEX Fire & Safety, whose brands include Akron Brass, Hale Products, and Class1 Electronics. He grew up in the fire service and has worked in the industry for more than 20 years. Durstine is a fourth-generation firefighter with the Apple Creek (OH) Volunteer Fire Department. He has served on the board of directors for the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers’ Association (FAMA) and has been actively involved with many National Fire Protection Association standards committees.