LION TotalCare has been awarded the contract for the care and maintenance of the Fire Department City of New York’s (FDNY) personal protective equipment (PPE), as reported by LION TotalCare.
This contract involves servicing approximately 22,000 sets of structural firefighting turnout gear.
LION TotalCare is responsible for maintaining the gear, ensuring it is fit for duty, and helping FDNY comply with NFPA 1851 standards.
Mark Smith, president of LION Americas, expressed the company’s enthusiasm about this partnership.
Smith said: “We are honored and excited to grow our partnership with FDNY.
“The FDNY has entrusted us for years to provide much of its structural firefighting protective equipment and chem-bio protective garments, as well as many of our training props and solutions.
“We are thrilled they have now selected us to clean, inspect, and repair the department’s PPE, and we feel we are the most qualified and capable partner to service and assist this progressive fire department in maintaining these products.”
LION TotalCare’s role in this contract involves comprehensive care of the FDNY’s firefighting gear.
This includes cleaning, inspection, and repair services.
The company’s efforts will help ensure that FDNY’s equipment remains in optimal condition, meeting safety and performance standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
The FDNY, recognized as the largest fire department in the United States, relies on extensive and reliable equipment maintenance to support its operations.
LION TotalCare’s expertise in PPE care is crucial to maintaining the safety and readiness of the department’s firefighters.
This contract is a continuation of LION’s ongoing support and provision of protective equipment to the FDNY.
The maintenance of approximately 22,000 sets of structural firefighting turnout gear is a significant task.
Proper maintenance is vital for the safety and effectiveness of the FDNY’s personnel.
LION TotalCare’s services will support the department’s compliance with NFPA 1851, which sets the standard for the selection, care, and maintenance of protective ensembles for structural firefighting.
By outsourcing PPE maintenance to LION TotalCare, the FDNY can focus more on its primary mission of fire protection and emergency response.
This partnership aims to enhance the overall efficiency and safety of the department’s operations, ensuring that firefighters have access to reliable and well-maintained gear.
