LION outlines full FDIC 2026 booth with PPE training and care systems

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FDIC booth plans

LION has outlined the products, training systems and PPE care services it plans to present at booth #1323 during FDIC International (FDIC) at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

LION said its FDIC display will centre on firefighter PPE, first responder uniforms, training equipment and PPE care services.

The company said the booth will include the V-Force EVO Structural Turnout Gear, the Reliant Conversion Strap and the V-Force Structural Fire Boot.

V-Force EVO is described as structural turnout gear built around movements such as crawling, climbing, reaching and operating on air.

The Reliant Conversion Strap is described as a firefighter removal system for Mayday conditions that uses three actions – pull, hook and cinch.

LION said the V-Force Structural Fire Boot includes V-Fit front and rear flex gussets, an ankle lock system, Poron XRD moulded shin protection, a Lenzi-L Protection puncture-resistant midsole and a GORE-TEX CROSSTECH moisture barrier with film technology.

Training and PPE care displays

LION said it will also present Elbeco UFX Tactical uniforms, including UFX Persist and UFX Bold, as part of its FDIC exhibit.

The company said its training displays will be spread across three zones, including The HEAT, The Drill Yard at Lucas Oil Stadium and its convention centre booth.

Training products named in the material include the Live Fire Rollover Simulator, Helicopter Prop, multi-story training structures, digital training tools, the Fire Safety Trailer and the QuickFire Virtual Reality Fire Extinguisher Trainer.

LION said its TotalCare team will also be at the booth to discuss PPE cleaning, repair and maintenance.

The company said its RedZone CO2 Clean process removes an average of 98% of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons and can be used on helmets, hoods, turnouts, gloves and boots from all gear brands.

Other products listed for FDIC

LION said the wider booth display will include RedZone Particulate Blocking Ensembles, turnout gear from the V-Force and Super Deluxe ranges, rescue wear for USAR, wildland and technical rescue use and the MT94 Multi-Threat Suit for CBRN and Hazmat protection.

The company also listed Fit For Her turnout gear and station wear, along with outwear options including the Quilted Jacket, Action Line Jacket and Job Shirts.

LION’s FDIC material presents the booth as a combined product and training display focused on firefighter protection, uniforms and gear care.

Gear Wash announces 14th facility with new California opening

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Gear Wash expands in California

Gear Wash has opened a new facility in Santa Fe Springs, California, marking its second location in the state and its 14th facility nationwide.

The company announced that the site will provide National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) compliant personal protective equipment (PPE) care for fire departments in the Santa Fe Springs region.

California’s adherence to NFPA cleaning and repair guidelines is a legal mandate and the new facility will offer cleaning, inspection, repair and alteration services for PPE.

Gear Wash cites demand from fire departments

Taylor Burke Gilman, President of Gear Wash, said: “Thanks to strong partnerships with major departments like LA County and San Francisco, we’ve seen firsthand the growing need for reliable, compliant PPE care throughout California.

“This expansion helps us be closer to the people we serve.

“It means tighter pickup routes, faster turnarounds and the capacity to serve everyone—from the largest departments to volunteer agencies.”

Gear Wash said it also provides temporary gear rentals so departments can continue operating while equipment is out for service.

Gilman added: “What makes Gear Wash different is that we’re tied directly to the people who build modern turnout gear.

“Our connection to Fire-Dex keeps us close to the design and performance intent behind the gear, so we can identify issues faster and make smarter repairs.

“We see and service more gear than anyone, from every manufacturer regardless of the label, so we know what ‘normal’ wear looks like versus early warning signs that something more serious is wrong.”

The opening gives Gear Wash a second California base as it expands its PPE care network in the state.

LION adds Florida PPE provider for firefighters care

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Firefighters gain new Florida service location

LION Safety Solutions has acquired Florida PPE Services, a verified Independent Service Provider dedicated to keeping firefighters safe and healthy, adding a second LION TotalCare location in the Southeast.

LION Safety Solutions stated that the Central Florida facility will extend its TotalCare service and gear maintenance programmes to a wider customer base in the state and across the region.

The acquisition adds several of Central Florida’s largest departments to the company’s TotalCare client base.

The company said the new site is intended to help meet rising demand in Florida and the wider Southeast.

Mark Smith, Chief Executive Officer of LION Safety Solutions, said: “This move represents the kind of smart growth we’re committed to.

“Expanding into Florida strengthens our national footprint and helps us support customers wherever they are.

“Florida PPE has an excellent reputation, and we’re excited to bring them into the LION family.

“And this is only the beginning as we continue to scale and pursue opportunities.”

Florida PPE owner joins leadership team

LION Safety Solutions said Florida PPE Services President and owner Tonya Herbert will join its leadership team as Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy as part of the acquisition.

Herbert has started multiple companies focused on helping firefighters clean their gear and themselves.

The company said its TotalCare facilities operate across the United States and provide cleaning, inspections and repairs for firefighter gear.

It added that LION Safety Solutions also provides digital and live-fire training solutions, along with PPE rental gear for fire departments and academies.

Herbert said: “This partnership is deeply personal to me.

“For years, my work has been driven by one goal: protecting firefighters from the long-term health risks of the job.

“LION TotalCare shares that commitment, not just in words, but in action, and together we can raise the standard for how the fire service cares for its people.”

The acquisition adds a new Southeast location to LION’s existing network and brings Florida PPE Services into its wider service operation.