V-Force® EVO® Turnout Gear | Built for Mobility & Interior Attack

Built to protect under fire & move with you.

V-Force EVO is LION’s new, premium structural turnout gear for firefighters who spend real time inside the job. Designed for interior attack, overhaul, training, and long-duration incidents, V-Force EVO delivers full NFPA-compliant protection while reducing the fatigue, restriction, and bulk that wear firefighters down over time.

This turnout gear moves naturally with the body, remains balanced under load, and keeps bulk from getting in the way so firefighters can focus on the work, not the gear.

Built for Fireground Movement

Fireground movement is repetitive, loaded, and often awkward. V-Force EVO turnout gear is designed around how firefighters actually move during structural firefighting operations. The gear moves when the firefighter moves and settles back when they don’t, conserving energy when it matters most.

Overhead Reach

An extended bi-swing back opens fully when arms go overhead or forward, helping firefighters reach without the coat pulling out of position. The arm design also helps here by separating arm movement from the torso, so reach feels more natural and unrestricted.

Crawling and Low-Profile Movement

A high/low coat hem reduces front bulk when crawling or kneeling, maintains back coverage, and improves access to pant pockets, tools, and harnesses while minimizing pressure from SCBA waist belts.

Ladder Operations

The coat stays centered on the torso during climbs, reducing ride ride-up and shoulder pull while maintaining a clean interface with the pants.

Extended Time On Air

Mobility remains consistent as fatigue sets in, reducing the constant fight against stiff or shifting turnout gear.

Smart Design Details Firefighters Appreciate

Retractable throat collar

Provides full neck and throat protection when needed and stows cleanly without bulk or constant pressure.

Extended, retractable boot cuff

Opens wide for fast donning, allowing firefighters to step into pants easily, even with bulky boots. It also supports doffing and staging gear when you need to get in and out efficiently.

High/low coat hem

Shorter front hem reduces bunching during movement

Extended rear hem maintains lower-back coverage when leaning or kneeling

Reduced interference with SCBA belts and harnesses and pant pockets

180-degree coat pleat

Supports full shoulder and upper-torso range of motion while keeping the coat centered on the body.

Offset shoulder seams

Move critical seams away from SCBA contact points to reduce pressure and wear.

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Comfort Without Compromising Protection

Comfort in firefighter turnout gear isn’t about softness. It’s about managing weight, heat, and restriction over long periods.

V-Force EVO uses a vest-like core that distributes load across the torso instead of pulling from the shoulders. This improves balance under SCBA weight and reduces fatigue during extended interior operations.

Firefighters experience:

Less binding during bending, reaching, and overhead work
Reduced pressure at the neck, waist, and hips
Improved airflow and moisture management during sustained operations
Easier movement late in the incident when fatigue is highest

Protection remains consistent while the gear works with the body instead of against it.

Protection You Can Trust

V-Force EVO structural turnout gear is built without shortcuts.

Designed and tested to meet applicable NFPA standards for structural firefighting turnout gear
Layered construction engineered for thermal protection, moisture management, and durability
Coverage maintained during real movement, not just while standing still

The design intent is simple: firefighter protection that stays in place during bending, crawling, reaching, and working under load.

Field-Driven Fit

Firefighters don’t work standing still, and turnout gear shouldn’t be designed that way.

V-Force EVO is built to fit real body types, real layers, and real movement patterns. The system stays balanced front to back, maintains predictable mobility, and delivers consistent fit across sizes and configurations.

Departments benefit from:

Reliable coverage in any position or posture
Consistent fit across the fleet
Less need for mid-incident readjustment

When turnout gear fits correctly, firefighters move with confidence instead of compensation.

Built for Long-Term Service

Turnout gear is a long-term investment. V-Force EVO is designed for years of real use.

Reinforced high-wear zones
Construction focused on seam strength and repeated movement
Materials selected to retain shape, protection, and performance over time

It’s built for daily training, extended incidents, and the wear that comes with real service, not showroom conditions.

See V-Force EVO in Action

Get a closer look at how V-Force EVO structural turnout gear performs in the field. Talk with your LION representative to review sizing, configurations, and trial options for your department.

V-notched elbows & knees

Ergonomically shaped for crawling, climbing, kneeling, and bending without binding.

Magnetic closures

Integrated into the storm flap, pant fly, and pockets for fast, secure operation with gloves on. (Standard on Premium build)

2-way stretch trilaminate Nano knit

Adds controlled stretch across the back to support dynamic movement while maintaining a clean profile at rest.

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Built to protect under fire & move with you.

Built for Fireground Movement