Lion Products Certified by the Department of Homeland Security
Dayton, Ohio – LION, a manufacturer of CBRN Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits, has achieved “Certified Status” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Safety Act as of March, 2017. LION CBRN PPE, is the only manufacturer to achieve this recognition by the DHS Safety Act.
Since 2011, LION’s CBRN products have qualified as “Designated Status.” However, “Certified Status” acknowledges that LION’s CBRN products are recognized by the DHS Science and Technology branch as having significant, and effective technology that has the potential to save lives in the event of a terrorist incident.
As part of the application process for upgraded status, LION had to demonstrate to the DHS auditors that their PPE has performed as expected during the PPE’s ten-year life cycle. Information gathered via customer surveys included how often the suits were worn, whether they were cleaned and put back into service, or if they had been retired. LION showcased accurate record keeping of the entire life cycle of the PPE from fabric, suit, end-user receipt, and use.
“LION has achieved Safety Act ‘Certified Status’ by listening to the voice of the customer, and designing suits that first responders want to wear.” Diane Redden, Director of CBRN PPE and StationWear.
LION will hold certification until May 31, 2021.
To learn more about LION’s CBRN PPE, contact Diane Redden at [email protected].
About LION
LION is a family-owned, global business headquartered in Dayton, OH, that has been operating continuously since 1898. Municipal, state, federal and military agencies are its primary customers throughout the world. Its mission is to fulfill its customers’ personal safety, readiness and identity needs with innovative, game-changing solutions. LION is the world’s largest supplier of structural fire personal protective clothing for first responders, as well as a leading provider of cutting-edge training products and facilities through its BullEx and HAAGEN companies. Through traditional contracting and public-private partnership arrangements, customers rely on LION TotalCare® and LION LVI to manage the lifecycle of their uniforms, protective equipment and training products.
For more information, please visit our website at www.lionprotects.com.
