LION Connects Blog

National Fire Pup Day

Posted by: Kindra Beck | October 1st, 2024

celebrating our firefighting four-legged friends Here at LION, we celebrate an extra special holiday at the start of October – National Fire Pup Day! Four-legged furry friends have played an important role in the history of firefighting. Working alongside firefighters, they’ve helped to save lives and have become synonymous with the firefighting profession, symbolizing teamwork, motivation, and bravery.

Press Release - LION Creates New Business Units

Posted by: Hayley Tincu | September 4th, 2024

Dayton Manufacturing Facility Celebrates Five Years

Posted by: Mike Renfro | August 28th, 2024

Dayton Manufacturing Facility Celebrates Five Years August 28, 2024 | By Mike Renfro, Director of Operations and CI at LION Dayton, Ohio has a special place in LION’s heart: over 125 years ago, our operations began there as a dry goods store. We still have roots there today, which is why we’re thrilled to be celebrating five years since the opening of LION’s manufacturing facility in the Gem City.

Women of LION: Leading the Way in Female Firefighter Gear Development

Posted by: Anna Lones | July 17th, 2024

meet the women of lion dedicated to ensuring the best gear fit for female firefighters July 17, 2024 | ANNA LONES, MARKETING DIRECTOR, PPE In the firefighting industry, the development of turnout gear, uniforms, and essentials specifically tailored for women marks a significant advancement. This progress is driven by the dedication and expertise of women at LION. LION has made strides in creating female-specific patterns and products, such as shorter coat lengths and increased coat sweeps, as well as options in other categories like firefighter essentials. For example, LION offers gloves with cadet sizing for shorter fingers and helmets that fit a broader range of head sizes. These innovations ensure that female firefighters have gear that fits well, functions effectively, and enhances their safety and confidence. Let's meet the dynamic women leading LION's product development and management teams, paving the way to provide female first responders with firefighter PPE and uniform solutions designed to meet their specific fit and comfort needs.

We’ve Got Your Back: Before. During. After.

Posted by: Steve Schwartz, CEO | July 11th, 2024

We’ve Got Your Back: Before. During. After. July 11, 2024 | By Steve Schwartz, CEO At LION, our fourth-generation, family-owned business has been answering the call for first responders for more than half a century. That long-term commitment has given us a deep appreciation and respect for the firefighting community. That’s why the largest, most progressive, and most respected fire departments in the world trust us to keep them safe and ready for action.

LION TotalCare awarded PPE care and maintenance contract for FDNY

Posted by: Press Release | July 9th, 2024

LION TotalCare awarded PPE care and maintenance contract for FDNY July 9th, 2024 | Press Release

Dragon's Police night Presented by LION

Posted by: Andy Schwartz | July 2nd, 2024

GRANTS 101: A Quick Start Guide to funding

Posted by: Matt Gardner | June 21st, 2024

Grant Funding 101 June 21 | MATT GARDNER Unlock Funding for Fire Department Excellence: Explore the top grants available to help your fire department secure essential training and public safety equipment. From the Bullseye™ Fire Extinguisher Trainer to comprehensive Fire Safety Trailers, our blog details how to leverage grants for acquiring cutting-edge tools that enhance firefighter training and community safety. Equip your team, educate your community, and elevate your fire department’s capabilities with these valuable funding opportunities.

What's the latest in turnout gear materials technology?

Posted by: Hayley Tincu | June 13th, 2024

Posted by: Hayley Tincu | June 15,2024 As new textile and material technologies become available to manufacturers of structural firefighting gear, LION strives to remain at the cutting edge of bringing the newest innovations to the market. We’d like to provide an update on some important facts regarding the array of materials we use in our turnout gear, specifically concerning PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), which has been an ongoing topic of interest, as well as point out areas of consideration for fire departments considering evaluating these new technologies and materials for their firefighters. We encourage interested fire departments to wear-test all new products before purchase to evaluate breathability, durability, and other performance criteria required by each department’s risk assessment.