158. Apparatus Trade Offs - Chris Dubois

As a 19 year, second generation firefighter, Chris Dubois has been around fire trucks his whole life. Today, Chris is the Sales Manager for Absolute Fire Protection in South Plainfield, NJ. His knowledge and passion for apparatus design and build is exhibited through his process and customer focused approach. His in depth understanding of E-One fire apparatus is invaluable to the customer. Intimately knowing the process allows Chris to build better trucks for his clients. There are trade offs when designing apparatus. Bigger water tank, lower hose beds, larger pumps, etc... firefighters want it all when it comes to their new purchase. It takes a skilled hand to guide apparatus committees to find their final production model. The customer today is much more knowledgeable because of the unlimited tools now available to them. Chris wants an educated customer. With longer lead times and price points climbing, an educated customer pushes the process forward and allows for a better build. Chris's love for fire trucks is as strong as it was when he was a kid in the firehouse. He continues to build premium apparatus at Absolute FIre Protection while ensuring his clients are overly satisfied with the process and the final product. -- You can find Chris on social media as well as checking out their website, www.absolutefire.com