FDNY selects Lion's CBRN suit
Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine
The New York City Fire Department, as part of the upgrade to its chemical protective clothing program, has selected Lion's MT94 CBRN protective ensemble to increase its response capabilities for technical rescue, patient rescue, decontamination and air monitoring.
Lion said the revamped program provides FDNY's hazmat response teams with a more functional alternative than wearing traditional Level A suits. The advancements, according to Lion, will significantly improve safety and decrease the physical impact on FDNY's first responders.
Lion's MT94 is a one-piece ensemble designed to protect against some of the world's deadliest chemical and biological threats. It uses rugged GORE CHEMPAK Ultra Barrier Fabric laminated to a tough Nomex outer textile to offer lightweight and comfortable multi-wear, multi-threat protection.
The MT94 is certified to the National Fire Protection Association 1994 standard on protective ensembles for CBRN terrorism incidents, Class 2, and the NFPA 1992 standard on splash-protective clothing. Providing the highest level of protection in a Class 2 suit, Lion said the MT94 helps block out high levels of CBRN agents that may be encountered in the "hot zone."
Lion Apparel Inc., a 111-year-old, family owned company based in Dayton, Ohio, serves the uniform and personal protective equipment and logistics requirements of police and fire departments, civilian government agencies, emergency services, and military organizations around the world.
For information, go to www.lionapparel.com/cbrn.shtml or e-mail CBRN@lionapparel.com.
