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Improving Firefighter Performance Between Live Burn Evolutions

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | July 20th, 2026

Live fire training is one of the most powerful tools in a firefighter’s development. It delivers realism, pressure, and hands-on experience that can’t be fully replicated. But it’s also limited.

Scale Your Fire Safety Training Across Multiple Locations

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | March 11th, 2026

Digital simulators and live-fire props can help businesses and industries create consistent training programs.

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Fit for the Fight: Matching Your Gear to Firefighting Tactics

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | March 20th, 2025

Selecting the right fire protective clothing is not just about meeting a standard—it’s about aligning that standard with the specific needs of your department. When comparing NFPA 1971 and EN 469-certified turnout gear, the differences reflect regional firefighting tactics, environments, and risk profiles. It’s crucial to understand these distinctions and how they affect your decision-making.

Preparado para la Lucha: Adaptando Su Equipo a las Tácticas de Extinción de Incendios

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | March 20th, 2025

Seleccionar la ropa protectora adecuada contra incendios no se trata solo de cumplir con una norma, sino de alinear dicha norma con las necesidades específicas de su departamento. Al comparar el equipo certificado por la NFPA 1971 y el equipo certificado por la EN 469, las diferencias reflejan las tácticas de extinción de incendios, los entornos y los perfiles de riesgo de cada región. Es crucial entender estas distinciones y cómo afectan su proceso de toma de decisiones.

For the Love of the Front Line

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | February 14th, 2025

How LION Supports Those Who Protect and Serve February 14, 2025 | CORPORATE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS February is a month that reminds us of the importance of care, commitment, and passion in everything we do. At LION, we see these values reflected every day in the first responders who dedicate themselves to protecting and serving their communities. From firefighters and EMTs to Police, these individuals embody what it means to love what you do—and we’re proud to support them with PPE, Uniforms, Training Solutions and Cleaning Services designed to help them stay safe and perform at their best.

Looking into the New Year

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | January 10th, 2025

A fresh start for first responDERS January 10, 2025 | CORPORATE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS As we step into the new year, there’s a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. It’s a fresh start, an opportunity to embrace change and renewal in all aspects of life. For first responders—firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and all those who risk their lives to keep our communities safe—the new year is not just a time for reflection, renewal and preparedness, but also an important time for accessing gear and uniforms to allow them to be fully equipped to protect and serve our communities. At LION, we are proud to be a part of this journey, helping to ensure that first responders have the top-of-the-line gear to face the challenges ahead in the new year.

Chicago Fire Department Grows PPE Care with LION RedZone CO2 Cleaning

Posted by: Press Release | October 8th, 2024

PROTECTING FIREFIGHTER HEALTH, IMPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY KEY FACTORS IN PROGRESSIVE STEP FORWARD DAYTON, OH [October 7, 2024] – LION Safety Solutions, a business unit of LION Group Inc., is excited to announce today the next progression in its long partnership with the Chicago Fire Department, the second largest fire department in the United States.

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.

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.

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.

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