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Anna Schlotterbeck
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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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Anna Schlotterbeck
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March 11th, 2020
We are excited to announce that LION will be the sponsor of the Fire Engineering's next "Reading Smoke" podcast! "Reading Smoke" has been a training tool for firefighters all over the county and even provides a CEU Certificate of Attendance for continued learning.
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Anna Schlotterbeck
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November 29th, 2019
LION had the honor of attending the by-invitation only IAFF Instructors Development Conference in Clearwater, FL November 18-21. The annual event supports first responder instructors with HazMat specific training, including the opportunity to meet with industry leaders & vendors. Speaking to influencers regarding the state of the industry, LION had a chance to showcase achieving National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1994 Standard’s Class 1 certification for its MT94 (Multi-Threat) CBRN ensemble, offering first responders advanced protection against some of the world's worst chemical and biological threats. LION’s MTs were featured in many of the HazMat expert trainer’s presentations displaying the line’s streamlined design combining durability, mobility & comfort. Departments represented included many current LION customers- FDNY, Denver Fire, Chicago Fire, Des Moines Fire, & Nashville Fire, who were pleased to learn about the recent Class 1 certification.
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Anna Schlotterbeck
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October 30th, 2019
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Anna Schlotterbeck
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October 25th, 2019
DAYTON, OH – LION, a manufacturer of CBRN Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits, has achieved National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1994 Standard’s Class 1 certification for its MT94 (Multi-Threat) ensemble, offering first responders advanced protection against some of the world's worst chemical and biological threats. The LION MT94 suit series is now certified to NFPA 1994 Class 1 and Class 2 and NFPA 1992 Standards. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is the world’s leading advocate for fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety. NFPA 1994, Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to Hazardous Materials Emergencies and CBRN Terrorism Incidents establishes the minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing, documentation, and certification of protective ensembles and ensemble elements for protection of emergency first responder personnel from chemicals, biological agents, and radiological particulate (CBRN) terrorism agents. LION’s Director of CBRN PPE & StationWearTM Diane Redden notes “Meeting the specific performance and testing requirements established by the NFPA means LION is doing all it can to safeguard first responders with proper gear, which is our #1 priority. We strive to provide fire and emergency service personnel with vital PPE for CBRN incidents- this certification lets the industry know our gear has met the consensus standard of the ‘most protective’.” For more information on LION’s CBRN, visit www.lionprotects.com/cbrn.
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Anna Schlotterbeck
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October 25th, 2019
LION is looking forward to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago at McCormick Place West on October 27th and 28th.
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Anna Schlotterbeck
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October 15th, 2019
In an effort to improve fire department training customer support and coverage, Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc., parent company of TheFireStore, and LION are partnering to distribute first responder training equipment. LION is the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States. In addition to producing some of the most high-quality, cutting-edge turnout gear available, LION also offers a holistic suite of critical fire service products and services that no other US manufacturer provides. LION’s portfolio of First Responder Training Equipment products offers realistic, scalable, repeatable and safe first responder training solutions. From state-of-the-art digital fire training tools to live-fire training props and custom builds, LION’s training product portfolio covers a large spectrum of fire department training needs. Additionally, LION TotalCare® provides first responders with professional PPE cleaning, repair and inspection services. Witmer Public Safety Group, Inc. is a nationally recognized dealer that provides fast access to a full range of specialized public safety equipment and supplies from the biggest manufacturers in the industry of innovative products. By using technological advances, traditional sales efforts, internal customer support and modern fulfillment operations, the company consistently meets the demands of those who serve and protect. In partnership with LION, Witmer is expanding their product offering to include LION’s extensive fire training suite both via their field sales team as well as on their ecommerce site, TheFireStore.com. “LION is excited to expand our partnership with Witmer,” explains Mark Smith, Senior V.P. of LION. “Adding our First Responder Training Equipment line to their product portfolio will allow us to expand on our combined missions of protecting those who protect us.” Interested in learning more about the offerings included in the LION fire training product portfolio? Visit the LION website at www.lionprotects.com or TheFireStore at www.thefirestore.com.
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Anna Schlotterbeck
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October 15th, 2019
LION is taking action to increase the protection of firefighters by testing its RedZone turnout gear with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to the NFPA 1971, Optional Standard for Liquid and Particulate Protective Ensemble. UL Verification is an objective, science-based assessment that confirms the accuracy of marketing claims. The independent assessment process scrutinizes the validity of specific advertising or promotional statements, giving individuals a way to separate verified fact from fiction. As verified by UL, RedZone is now the only particulate blocking firefighter turnout gear proven to have no ingress at the turnout coat, pant, glove, boot interfaces and closure points, giving firefighters another layer of protection against hazardous particulates contained in smoke and soot. Additionally, RedZone performs consistently with existing turnout standards for heat stress management and mobility, requires no change in the donning/doffing process, and is certified to meet NFPA 1971; 2018 ed. Developed in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the North Carolina State University Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC) as part of the Dayton, Ohio-based PPE company’s overall contaminant control effort, LION RedZone is specifically designed to reduce exposure of potentially dangerousparticulatesintogarmentswornbyfirefighters. Thefirefighters’newPPEisalsodesignedtoprovidethesame level of fit, comfort and mobility as LION’s high-performance V-Force® turnout gear but includes enhanced protection from exposure at key interface areas in the core, wrist and lower body. “We are very proud of our work to address the issue of cancer in the fire service by increasing the protection of first responders against carcinogens and harmful particulates, as well as increasing awareness and advocating for their safety,” said Mark Smith, senior vice president of LION Americas. “This mission is at the core of everything we do. From offering ‘cleaner’, safer training solutions, proper, verified ISP [Independent Service Provider] gear cleaning & repair, and RedZone personal protective equipment- LION is poised to be there for the industry to supply solutions that are focused on the overall safety AND health of those who risk their lives to protect us every day.” For more information on LION’s RedZone Contaminant Control package, visit https://www.lionprotects.com/firefighter- turnout-gear-redzone. To review full details of the Underwriter’s Laboratory procedures and results,visit https://verify.ul.com/verifications/237.
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Anna Schlotterbeck
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October 15th, 2019
LION and Shur-Sales & Marketing, Inc. are partnering to expand the sales coverage, service and support of LION’s personal protective equipment (PPE) and training products along with LION’s distribution partners throughout the western states. LION is the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States. In addition to producing some of the most high-quality, cutting-edge turnout gear available, LION also offers a holistic suite of critical fire service products and services that no other US manufacturer provides. From state-of-the-art digital fire training tools to live-fire training products and custom builds, LION’s training product portfolio covers a large spectrum of fire department training needs. Additionally, LION TotalCare® provides first responders with professional PPE cleaning, repair and inspection services as a verified Independent Service Provider. “We are excited to partner with the Shur-Sales team of industry sales professionals,” said Mark Smith, President of LION Americas. “Their passion for helping firefighters, combined with their commitment to great service and technical product expertise will be a great addition to the LION sales team and our distribution partners as we continue to grow and service our business in the West.” Shur-Sales & Marketing, based in Englewood, CO, is a multi-divisional independent manufacturers' representative firm that has a sales force in the Industrial Safety Equipment and Fire-Fighting Equipment marketplaces. Shur-Sales prides itself in offering the best sales support and access to technical product expertise so that its customers can make informed decisions about important life-saving equipment. “We are proud to align ourselves with a family company that shares so many of our core values as well as the same passion for the safety of our first responders,” said Ken Bush, President of Fire Division of Shur-Sales & Marketing. “We look forward to sharing LION’s offering with our customers and growing this partnership for many years to come.” Shur-Sales will begin representing LION products on November 1, 2019. Interested in learning more about the offerings included in the LION product portfolio? Visit the LION website at www.lionprotects.com or www.shur-sales.com.
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Anna Schlotterbeck
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October 1st, 2019
In an effort to improve customer support and coverage throughout the Midwest, LION and Dinges Fire Company are partnering to distribute first responder personal protective equipment (PPE). LION is the largest family-owned manufacturer of first responder personal protective equipment (PPE) in the United States. In addition to producing some of the most high-quality, cutting-edge turnout gear available, LION also offers a holistic suite of critical fire service products and services that no other US manufacturer provides. From state-of-the-art digital fire training tools to live-fire training products and custom builds, LION’s training product portfolio covers a large spectrum of fire department training needs. Additionally, LION TotalCare® provides first responders with professional PPE cleaning, repair and inspection services as a verified Independent Service Provider. “Growth is always on our minds at LION and we are relentlessly looking for partners who share this mind-set,” said Mark Smith, senior vice president of LION Americas. “Dinges is a first-class company that has proven it knows how to grow and is truly passionate about this industry for the right reasons. They are exactly the type of distributor LION is looking for, so we are more than excited to begin this partnership that will allow us to expand our shared purpose of protecting and educating first responders.” Dinges Fire Company, based in Amboy, IL, is a growing emergency service distributor, committed to protecting America’s emergency responders with the best safety and protection equipment on the market. With over 200+ years of firefighting experience among their team, they take tremendous pride in being firefighters serving firefighters. “We are proud to align ourselves with a company that shares so many of our core values as well as the same passion for the safety of our first responders,” said Nicholas Dinges, CEO of Dinges Fire Company. “We look forward to growing this partnership with LION for many years to come.” Dinges Fire Company will begin distributing LION products in early September 2019. Interested in learning more about the offerings included in the LION product portfolio? Visit the LION website at www.lionprotects.com or Dinges Fire Company at www.dingesfire.com.
