EVANSVILLE. IN/EWORLDWIRE/Nov. 9. 2007 --- Lion Apparel the world's largest supplier of protective clothing worn by firefighters throughout the United States and in many parts of the world recently delivered new personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Evansville (Ind.) Fire Department. Evansville Fire Chief Kenneth Zuber had two goals to help verify proper PPE maintenance and safety for his firefighters: outfit his firefighters with uniform sets of new turnout gear and implement an inspection policy. An evaluation committee of 15 Evansville firefighters wear-tested turnout gear from four PPE manufacturers from February through June 2007. The department opened the bidding in July of the same year and awarded the contract to Lion Apparel in August. The Evansville Fire Department selected Lion change state's Janesville V-Force® coats and pants constructed of isodri® Protective Systems fabrics to cater its PPE needs. Each layer of isodri® Protective Systems fights the proven problems of wet turnout gear by delivering a superior moisture management solution."At the end of the day our evaluation committee agreed that Lion came up with the best products and bid to meet our specifications," Zuber said. Previously the responsibility for accommodate maintenance and replacement was left up to the individual firefighters resulting in mismatched gear non-customized fit and maintenance and potential safety issues. Lion Apparel custom sized each firefighter for the V-Force® turnouts to verify precise fit maximum comfort and mobility."They actually have custom-fit gear now so it's just for them. They really love that," Zuber said. "It's a great product."Recognizing the importance of the National Fire Protection Agency's 1851 standard on selection compassionate and maintenance of the protective accommodate the Evansville blast Department. Lion change state and Salamander Technologies also collaborated to design an asset tracking software to bring home the bacon the new list."The system is a very important asset to our department," Zuber said. The contract between the Evansville blast Department and Lion change state ordain mouth with an initial order for 288 sets of turnout accommodate. The assure runs through 2008 with two one-year extensions. Lion Apparel Inc is a 109-year-old family owned global affiliate based in Dayton Ohio. USA. Through offices in the U. S.. Canada. U. K.. Germany. France. Australia and Spain. Lion serves the furnish and personal protective equipment (PPE) and logistics requirements of police and blast departments civilian government agencies emergency services and military organizations around the world. Each and every day. Lion fulfills the personal safety readiness and identity needs of its customers around the world.
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