From 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.
NFPA 1850
Compliance program
NFPA 1851
Compliance program
NFPA Certified
SCC-certified
SCC
Quality certification
East Coast Rescue SolutionsCreated by firefighters, East Coast Rescue Solutions makes forcible-entry and man-versus-machine training simulators while supplying fire departments with rescue equipment and customized instruction. Its team includes active FDNY and City of Atlanta firefighters and officers with Special Operations experience, bringing more than 100 years of combined professional experience to courses in areas such as forcible entry, firefighter survival and bailout procedures. The company says its products are proudly crafted in the USA.BABYLON, NY
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
Forge Fire & CompanyBuilt on a fire-service legacy that began in 1985, Forge Fire & Company was founded by firefighters Todd and Carie Shepherd in 2021. The Bucyrus manufacturer carries that firsthand experience into realistic training environments for fire departments, academies, and training centers, with NFPA 1402 certification covering each build’s exact configuration. Its in-house team keeps design and fabrication together, allowing training systems to evolve with the departments that use them.BUCYRUS, OH
FireCraft® Safety ProductsSince 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.COLUMBUS, OH