Dräger, has revealed its strategic partnership with MES Life Safety, a supplier of SCBA and PPE to first responders.
John Wilson, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Dräger in the United States commented: “We are delighted to welcome MES Life Safety into the Dräger family as an authorized AirBoss distributor and service partner.
“Our Partner network remains foundational to how we serve the fire service, and the addition of MES meaningfully expands our ability to support departments of every size.
“By extending our reach and strengthening service capability, this partnership enhances access to the right SCBA solutions while reinforcing the expertise, choice and continuity our Partners deliver wherever US firefighters serve.”
Under this new alliance, MES Life Safety will become an Authorized Sales Partner for the Dräger PSS AirBoss self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and a Certified Dräger Service Center for warranty repairs on Dräger SCBAs.
This alignment significantly bolsters Dräger’s support network across the United States, recognizing the strength of the AirBoss as a compelling, premier SCBA choice for American fire departments.
By joining forces with MES Life Safety– which boasts a nationwide presence with more than 200 sales representatives and 230 service technicians- Dräger will provide a more robust capability to serve fire departments in every region.
Marvin Riley, CEO of MES Life Safety explained: “The Dräger AirBoss expands our portfolio and allows MES to serve departments we don’t serve today.
“This partnership is about expanding options and strengthening local support to meet the growing demands of the fire service.”
Dräger already works with more than 50 fire service equipment partners throughout the United States.
Adding MES to this network means all 30,000+ fire departments in the country will now have even more options to choose from for sales, support and service.
Fire departments from major cities to rural communities can count on multiple local Authorized Dräger Partners in every corner of the United States, ensuring convenient access to the AirBoss SCBA as well as prompt, expert maintenance support.
This strategic alignment benefits the fire service including MES Life Safety’s decision to carry the AirBoss, even as they continue to offer another competitive SCBA line, underscores the AirBoss SCBA’s reputation as a premier choice for firefighter respiratory protection.
The Dräger AirBoss offers best-in-class ergonomics, delivering the comfort, mobility, reliability and safety features that make it ideally suited for American firefighters operating in demanding conditions.
With MES joining more than 50 existing Dräger partners, firefighters across the country have greater choice and convenience in sourcing the Dräger AirBoss SCBA.
Every region now has multiple authorized outlets for departments to evaluate and purchase this advanced SCBA solution, reinforcing Dräger’s commitment to be present in every corner of the United States.
Joining eight other planned Dräger Service Centers, MES expands Dräger’s growing network of regional service locations that help maximize equipment uptime and minimize turnaround for repairs.
Fire departments can expect faster warranty repairs and local technical support for their Dräger SCBAs, which strengthens overall customer service and confidence.
The Dräger PSS AirBoss SCBA has been “Made for America” in both design and performance.
From its first concept to final build, the AirBoss was shaped by direct input from US firefighters, who demanded an SCBA that moves with them, supports their aggressive interior attack style and reduces stress in high-heat, high-intensity conditions.
Dräger listened to these needs and built the AirBoss around the realities of the modern American fireground.
In November 2025, the AirBoss achieved certification to the new NFPA 1970:2025 Edition standard for SCBA, marking it as fully compliant with the latest and most stringent safety benchmarks.
This milestone ensures US departments can confidently move forward with AirBoss purchasing decisions aligned with the newest NFPA requirements.
