PPE tracking and lifecycle management integration
LION and PSTrax have announced a partnership to support fire and EMS agencies in managing PPE tracking, inspections and service life through a combined equipment and digital platform approach.
The companies confirmed the partnership on 7 April 2026 in Dayton, Ohio, outlining plans to connect LION protective equipment with the PSTrax operations management system used by public safety agencies.
The integration links protective equipment with a platform that tracks apparatus checks, equipment inspections and asset maintenance across operational environments.
Fire and EMS agencies are required to maintain detailed records for PPE inspections, cleaning, repairs and retirement under National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards including NFPA 1851.
Manual systems such as spreadsheets or paper records can create challenges when departments need to produce documentation during audits or track equipment across its full service life.
“Fire and EMS agencies are under increasing pressure to maintain accurate records for PPE inspections and lifecycle management,” said Scott Bergeron, Chief Ambassador Officer and former CEO at PSTrax.
“Our partnership with LION helps departments connect the equipment first responders rely on every day with a digital system designed to support accountability, documentation, and operational readiness.”
Operational use and platform capabilities
Through the partnership, agencies using PSTrax can track PPE assignments, inspection history, maintenance activity and retirement timelines within the same system used for other operational equipment.
Departments using LION protective equipment can manage PPE data alongside existing apparatus and asset records within the PSTrax platform.
“Our focus has always been on supporting first responder safety through reliable, high-performance protective equipment,” said Adam Hall, Senior Vice President of LION’s Identity and Protection Systems business unit.
“By partnering with PSTrax, we’re helping fire and EMS agencies better manage the gear they depend on while supporting the documentation and accountability requirements they face.”
PSTrax and LION stated they will demonstrate the combined system capabilities at FDIC International for fire departments and EMS agencies.
The partnership centres on improving documentation consistency and visibility of equipment condition across agency operations.