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TOTALCARE® Grand Opening In Atlanta, GA

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | October 30th, 2019

LION CBRN NFPA 1994 CLASS 1 CERTIFIED

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | 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.

LION Attending IACP 2019 Annual Conference and Exposition

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | 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.

DISTRIBUTING FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | 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.

RedZone - the only ul Verified particulate blocking firefighter turnout gear

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | 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.

LION AND SHUR-SALES & MARKETING PARTNER

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | 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.

Lion & Dinges Partner Up for PPE Distribution

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | 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.

LION at NSC 2019

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | September 9th, 2019

LION is excited to be attending the NSC 2019 Expo in San Diego, California on September 9th – 11th. The National Safety Council is a non-profit that has been a safety advocate for over 100 years. Their mission aligns closely with ours: Eliminating preventable deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy. We also strive to eliminate preventable deaths in the realm of Firefighters with gear to keep them safe and training tools to help them be prepared for what might be thrown at them in emergency situations.

City of Orlando Takes Action to Increase Protection for it's Firefighters

Posted by: Anna Schlotterbeck | August 30th, 2019

The City of Orlando is taking action to increase the protection of its firefighters by providing new structural fire protective clothing specifically designed to reduce exposure of potentially dangerous particulates into garments worn by members of the Orlando Fire Department (OFD). After an extensive wear trial process, the Orlando Fire Department (OFD) chose LION’s RedZone turnout gear, part of the Dayton, Ohio-based PPE company’s overall contaminant control effort developed in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Technology Directorate (S&T) and the North Carolina State University Textile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC). “Our firefighters deserve as much protection on the job as we can give them,” said OFD Chief Roderick Williams. “While there will always be occupational dangers and exposure to harmful materials and toxins in this job, there are things we can do to help reduce their risks. We owe it to them to do so.” The firefighters’ new PPE is also designed to provide the same level of fit, comfort and mobility as LION’s high- performance V-Force turnout gear but offers the added protection from exposure at the interface levels in the core, wrist and lower body areas. LION also offers a particulate-blocking hood as an option for added protection. “Thermal protection is extremely important for the firefighter,” said Williams. “This new gear also provides the optimal balance of thermal protection and breathability, and doesn’t add any additional heat stress.” The new gear will begin to roll out into the field in early 2019, and every OFD firefighter will receive a set of gear with the added particulate protection. “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. “The City of Orlando and the Orlando Fire Department are doing the right thing for their firefighters, and we are pleased to be their partner in protection.” Looking to protect those who protect you? Check out LION's RedZone Containment Control Package.