Since 1975, Columbus-based FireCraft® Safety Products has developed fire gloves and other safety equipment for firefighters and first responders, with its roots in Tom Lochner’s mid-1970s collaboration with W. L. Gore on the first structural fire glove using insert technology. The company supplies dealers worldwide with proprietary gloves, gas detectors and gear bags, while emphasizing product education and customer feedback. FireCraft is ISO 9001:2015 certified and sponsors Combat Challenge teams that have won national and international competitions.
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NFPA 1971-2018 Edition Compliance
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SEI Certification to NFPA 1971-2018 Edition
LION Group, IncFrom its Dayton base, LION Group makes the equipment and facilities that let firefighters and other first responders train for emergencies, while also producing protective gear and providing gear maintenance. The company says it is the largest provider of fire-training equipment and facilities for first responders, with an in-house research and development team and staff that includes dozens of former and active fire and safety professionals. LION has more than 30 years of experience and serves customers globally, pairing realistic training systems with TotalCare PPE cleaning, inspection and repair.DAYTON, OH
Halcyon Products, IncFounded in Cleveland, Halcyon Products is a safety-focused company known for developing training equipment that helps first responders prepare for emergencies. Its PassFire Burn Pan supports fire-extinguisher instruction for emergency-services personnel and workplace safety programs.CHAGRIN FALLS, OH
Ziamatic CorporationFor more than 50 years, Yardley, Pennsylvania’s Ziamatic Corporation has manufactured fire and safety equipment for firefighters, EMS personnel, and other emergency-service crews. Its Zico products are distributed internationally through OEMs, dealers, and distributors, with a focus on organizing apparatus and making essential gear easier and safer to retrieve. Customer recommendations have also shaped many of the company’s product modifications.332312YARDLEY, PA
Fire-Dex, LLCFounded by Bill Burke more than 40 years ago, Medina-based Fire-Dex is a family-owned manufacturer of head-to-toe personal protective equipment for firefighters and other first responders. Its custom-fit approach includes gear designed around different body types, including female firefighters, while innovations such as AeroFlex turnouts focus on breathability and heat-stress protection. Through its sister company, Gear Wash, Fire-Dex also supports the longer life of protective gear with cleaning and repair services.MEDINA, OH