Dustin, born and raised in Montana, graduated form White Sulphur Springs High School and Montana College of Technology-Heavy Diesel. Dustin became a volunteer firefighter for the city of Laurel, MT for 6 years and served as the department's maintenance officer.

In 2002 Dustin accepted a job with Big Sky Fire Department as a firefighter/mechanic/EMT. Dustin also started his own mobile service and testing business in 2002 and worked for Hughes Fire/Pierce Mfg., as well as regular maintenance for 50+ departments in MT, WY and ID.

Dustin recently joined Hughes Fire Equipment as a Master Mechanic and Field Service Technician for Idaho & Montana. Dustin brings a new face and an extensive fire apparatus background to Hughes Fire Equipment and has also designed and built a highly advanced Mobile Pump Testing Device.

Dustin's formal training includes: