LION Connects Blog

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.

Revolutionizing Textile Recycling

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | February 11th, 2025

LION Partnership with Teijin Aramid to Recycle Uniform Garments December 20, 2024 | CORPORATE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS At LION, we are thrilled to announce our partnership with Teijiin Aramid to recycle mass quantities of Meta-aramid uniform garments. This collaboration is not just a step toward sustainability – it’s a leap forward in how we approach textile recycling and waste reduction in our industry.

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.

LION TotalCare - Philadelphia FD

Posted by: Press Release | January 2nd, 2025

LION TotalCare awarded PPE care and maintenance contract for Philadelphia fire department January 2, 2025 | Press Release

Unlock Funding for Your Department’s Future (AFG)

Posted by: Joseph Tyre | December 10th, 2024

Is your fire department ready to take operations to the next level? The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program is now accepting applications, providing a vital opportunity to secure funding for equipment, training, and resources that save lives and protect communities. For fire departments nationwide, the AFG program represents more than just financial support—it’s a chance to bridge the gap between outdated resources and the demands of modern emergency response. By funding critical initiatives like enhanced training, state-of-the-art equipment, and specialized vehicles, the program helps ensure first responders are prepared to face challenges head-on. With the application deadline fast approaching, now is the time to take advantage of this essential funding opportunity.

Celebrating LION’s Roots and Ohio’s Legacy

Posted by: Corporate Marketing | November 14th, 2024

A HISTORIC BEGINNING IN OHIO November 15, 2024 | CORPORATE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS In early November, the nation celebrated #NationalOhioDay, a time to recognize the significant contributions and unique history of the Buckeye State. For LION, this celebration holds particular importance, as Ohio is where our journey began over 125 years ago. In 1898, LION was founded by William Lapedes, who started his business by selling dry goods from a horse-drawn wagon. Based in the Dayton area, William traveled to rural families, providing them with essential products until he was able to establish a permanent storefront in downtown Dayton in 1911. Since then, LION has remained rooted in Ohio, making it an integral part of our company’s legacy. Today, LION’s headquarters and manufacturing operations are still firmly based in Dayton, Ohio, where we proudly carry forward the tradition of excellence and innovation. Our Dayton headquarters serve as the heart of LION’s shared services, while the Dayton Manufacturing Plant stands as a critical hub of production, serving military and fire service clients around the world.

LION TotalCare Expands into Seattle

Posted by: Kindra Foley | November 4th, 2024

LION TotalCare Expands Into Seattle with Acquisition of Northwest Safety Clean Inc. Strategic Growth Enhances PPE Maintenance Services for Fire Departments Across the U.S. DAYTON, OH [November 1, 2024] – LION Safety Solutions, a business unit of LION Group, Inc., is excited to announce its acquisition of Northwest Safety Clean Inc., effective November 1, 2024. This acquisition marks LION TotalCare's entry into the Pacific Northwest, adding a new facility at 8320 S 208th St, Ste H111, Kent, WA 98032. It further strengthens LION TotalCare’s commitment to exceeding PPE care standards for fire departments and first responders across the country.

Press Release - LION INTRODUCES VERSAFLEX™ RESCUE WEAR FROM STARFIELD

Posted by: Press Release | October 16th, 2024