LION Safety Solutions Acquires Turnout Maintenance Company
Turnout Maintenance Company, a verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) in the Los Angeles region that cleans, examines, and fixes firefighting equipment, was bought by LION Safety Solutions.
LION Safety Solutions can now offer its TotalCare service and equipment maintenance programs across Southern California thanks to the acquisition. The new facility will assist in meeting demand throughout the state and throughout the region since it is the first LION TotalCare center in California and the second on the West Coast. The facility will provide CO2 decontamination services, which are generally regarded as the best option for cleaning personal protective equipment.
“We’re excited to expand TotalCare services into California,” said Mark Smith, CEO of LION Safety Solutions. “This acquisition will help us widen our reach and support even more fire departments across the country. And we’re honored to work with Turnout Maintenance and build on the great service they provide their customers.”
Many of the biggest departments in the country are served by LION TotalCare facilities, which are spread out from coast to coast. With its most recent acquisition, LION now has nine TotalCare sites and is expanding its clientele to include multiple California fire departments.
“Turnout Maintenance has been keeping firefighters safe and healthy for years,” said Joe Sposato, President and Owner of Turnout Maintenance. “Aligning with LION will help continue that mission and serve even more firefighters than before.” As part of the acquisition, Rich Spining, a founder of Turnout Maintenance, will serve as manager of Los Angeles TotalCare.
LION TotalCare recently established a cooperation with Decontex to offer consumers the best PPE cleaning technology available, based on scientific evidence. The company uses the most advanced CO2 technology to sanitize firefighting gear. To guarantee that every piece of protective equipment surpasses NFPA safety requirements, TotalCare staff members also conduct professional inspections and repairs.
LION TotalCare not only runs gear maintenance facilities but also provides fire departments and academies with high-quality, reasonably priced PPE. To assist chiefs and safety executives in preparing and safeguarding their staff, LION also offers live-fire and digital training options.
LION TotalCare is continuing to redefine excellence in firefighter turnout care by entering the California market. This recent acquisition demonstrates the company's dedication to providing safe, effective and long-lasting solutions to fire departments around the country.
For more information on LION TotalCare, please visit lionprotects.com/totalcare.
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