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Supporting Those Who Support Others

Posted by: Michelle Mishler | October 20th, 2020

In 2018, NFPA estimated around 1,115,000 career and volunteer firefighter in the US. 4% of the total firefighters were women, equating to over 44,000 women out there taking care of our communities every day. Today (and every day), we celebrate the brave and fearless women firefighters.

Global Emergency Services Action is a Go!

Posted by: Michelle Mishler | October 13th, 2020

Making a difference and improving the emergency services industry is a huge part of LION’s mission. We are extremely excited to announce that we are a founding member of the Global Emergency Services Action and will be working side-by-side with some other industry leaders to better our ever evolving world.

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LION Smoke Liquid Benefits

Posted by: Michelle Mishler | October 9th, 2020

There are many different types of liquid smoke out on the market, but like most other products, they vary in quality. Our mission is to keep firefighters and instructors safe and healthy during training. Our smoke liquid produces virtually no traces of toxins or harmful chemicals so you and your training team can train as hard as you want without having to worry about any health risks.

Fall Fire Safety Tips

Posted by: Michelle Mishler | August 31st, 2020

Now that we are in September, it is practically Fall! When the temperature drops and those chilly nights start to roll in, we all look forward to gathering around a good fire! Whether you are inside or out, there are a few fire safety tips you should know for the Fall:

A FRIENDLY HEALTH REMINDER: MASK UP!

Posted by: Michelle Mishler | August 17th, 2020

We are all going through this strange time together and it is important, now more than ever, that we come together and look out for one another. It is in a firefighters first nature to protect those around them and spring into action when they are needed, but who is protecting them?

TORNADO-DAMAGED LION MANUFACTURING FACILITY REBUILD COMPLETE

Posted by: Michelle Mishler | August 10th, 2020

LION First Responder PPE, Inc., the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States will host a reopening reception to inaugurate the opening of its rebuilt manufacturing facility located at 66 Janney Road, Dayton, OH 45404 on August 4, 2020 (from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm). The event will include an official ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Nan Whaley and other local officials, as well as a tour of the facility. Parking is available onsite. In October 2018, LION First Responder PPE, Inc.- a division of Vandalia-based LION- invested $1.7M to acquire and renovate the 55,000 square foot facility, pledging to create approximately 75 full-time jobs, further expanding the company’s footprint in its hometown. In May 2019, horrific tornados swept through Dayton and demolished nearly 75% of the new plant. Since then, LION has diligently worked to not only repair and rebuild the site but also expand capacity to include four new manufacturing lines. LION is currently hiring to staff multiple production positions, starting at $15 per hour. Interested parties can contact the facility directly at 937-233-3540, or at lionprotects.com/careers. The primary focus of this facility will be the manufacturing of LION first responder personal protective equipment (PPE)- including traditional firefighter turnouts as well as the popular MT94™ CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, & nuclear) defense ensemble, as its protective clothing business continues to grow. The proximity to its Vandalia-based operations allows for increased collaboration with the group’s product management team. “We are very excited to reopen our restructured plant and continue to bring new apparel manufacturing jobs to the City of Dayton,” said Steve Schwartz, LION President and CEO. “This facility will greatly enhance LION’s existing manufacturing capacity and allow us to continue to improve production and delivery times to meet our customer’s expectations. We thank the City of Dayton, Montgomery County, the Dayton Development Coalition, the Dayton Sewing Collaborative, Citywide Development, and JobsOhio for their support in making this project successful.” The north Dayton facility is in a Dayton Source Water Protection Area (SWPA). The City of Dayton Source Water Protection Program (SWPP) is a multi-jurisdictional approach to guarding the public water supply for 400,000 customers in Dayton and Montgomery County. The program was and is designed to identify and mitigate risk to the sustainability of the region's sole source aquifer system, which serves as the City's drinking water source. Prior to the tornado, LION became the first company in Dayton to be awarded Blue-Gold Certification, demonstrating their commitment to protecting the area’s source water through preventive efforts, risk reduction and protection strategies.

LLS Virtual Firefighter Stairclimb

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | August 4th, 2020

When their annual stairclimb was sidelined back in March due to Coronavirus concerns, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) didn't let that stop the event. Instead, that's when it went virtual. Enter the 'Big Virtual Climb.'

The history of firefighters

Posted by: Michelle Mishler | July 6th, 2020

Although the technology, training and skills of our modern-day firefighters are ever evolving, the idea behind being a firefighter is ancient history.

Coronavirus PPE Exposure Check List

Posted by: Michelle Mishler | April 22nd, 2020

COVID-19 has swept across the world causing a lot of uncertainty and fear. Taking the proper precautions before and after an exposure could make all the difference. Before you put yourself at risk, make sure that inventory is taken on what PPE is heading out into the field. It is also important to have a procedure for removing the exposed PPE so there is no confusion when the time comes.

Spring Fire Safety Tip Check List

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | April 3rd, 2020

We have made it through the winter and spring is finally here! You know what that means? Break out those grills, deep clean the house, and get some fresh air. This is also a great time to run though our spring safety check list to make sure you and your family are prepared!

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