Lakeland Industries, Inc. has revealed that its Arizona PPE Recon, Inc. subsidiary, which specializes in personal protective equipment care and maintenance services, has marked a milestone with the City of Phoenix, Arizona Fire Department.
They will be collaborating on ongoing PPE advanced decontamination, inspection and repair services for the 10th consecutive year.
The Phoenix Fire Dept. employs over 1,900 sworn firefighters and more than 400 civilian personnel.
As one of the busiest departments in the US, it operates 59+ stations, with over 400 firefighters on duty across three shifts.
Phoenix Fire provides coverage for an area of approximately 520 square miles, supporting over 1.4 million residents, with the department responding to over 231,000 emergency calls annually.
Jim Jenkins, President and CEO of Lakeland Fire + Safety commented: “Phoenix Fire Dept. was Arizona PPE’s first customer in 2016 and this 10th year of support is a testament to its customer service, attention to detail and efficiency.
“This ongoing relationship also highlights that Arizona PPE has become a long-term partner to the Phoenix Fire Dept. by offering verified, standards-based care and maintenance programs for turnout gear with proven processes, documentation and demonstrated service quality.
“This renewal reflects ten years of evidence that relentless service quality builds lasting retention and a trusted partnership dedicated to protecting the health and safety of first responders and their families.”
The scope of work includes the maintenance and cleaning of personal protective equipment (PPE) gear in accordance with NFPA 1850 requirements.
Including documented inspection and care practices designed to help departments maintain gear readiness and support firefighter health and safety.
