LION is now offering new PPE cleaning services in the Southeast and turnout gear in Europe, PRYME is enhancing push-to-talk features and INTERSCHUTZ is providing a global forum for fire service products and education.
Check out the most recent news below.
LION Safety Solutions Makes Expansion into Florida
- With the acquisition of Florida PPE Services, LION Safety Solutions will serve more fire departments across Florida and the Southeast.
Galls Enhances Presence in the Southeast
- With the acquisition of DesignLab, Galls will expand its public safety market leadership in the Southeast.
- The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation honored retired Wildwood, NJ, Fire Chief Daniel Speigel with the Arthur J. Glatfelter Distinguished Service Award.
PRYME and Tango Tango to Deliver Hands-Free Communication for Public Safety
- PRYME Audio Accessories has aligned with Tango Tango to provide seamless, hands-free push-to-talk over cellular solutions for first responders.
International Innovation Platform: INTERSCHUTZ 2026
- INTERSCHUTZ 2026 in Hannover, Germany, will showcase cutting-edge innovations, international cooperation and strategic leadership to address the evolving challenges faced by emergency services worldwide.
CAL FIRE Selects New Public Safety Information Platform
- CAL FIRE chose Intterra's AwareCA as California's new statewide public safety information platform.
LION Reenters EN-Compliant Firefighting Gear Market
- Responding to global demand, LION reenters the EN-compliant, the European Standards that specify minimum perforamnce requirements for safety and functionality, firefighting equipment market with high-performance turnout gear designed for diverse environments.
Blackline Safety Releases Connected Safety Wearable
- Blackline Safety launched its G8 gas detection and advanced connected safety platform wearable device.
Lakeland Fire + Safety Achieves NFPA 1970 Certification
- Lakeland Fire + Safety achieved its first NFPA 1970 certification with its Ultimate Glow + Leather Firefighting Gloves.
MagneGrip's AFG Applications Now Open
- MagneGrip is providing assistance for fire departments applying to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program to provide agencies with source capture exhaust removal and air purification systems.
DRONERESPONDERS CALGRU Launches to Support UAS Operations
- DRONERESPONDERS CALGRU was launched to unify and enhance UAS operations among California agencies, focusing on education, policy and operational coordination for emergencies.
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