Lion has created a comprehensive range of USAR products for sale to U.K. fire and rescue services which extends significantly beyond protective clothing and offers an annual test and maintenance service, if required by the customer. The range meets the specifications laid down in the Department for Community and Local Government “Guidance on Urban Search and Rescue Personal Protective Equipment”.
Lion has developed a clothing system, constructed using a lightweight, inherently flame-retardant fabric. The system comprises of three complementing design variances:
- A one-piece coverall style garment as the base level.
- A two-piece option constructed to be worn as an alternative to the one-piece garment as the operational circumstances demand.
- Additionally, a further level of protection is provided consisting of over-jacket and over-trouser to add further protection to either the one-piece or two-piece option.
The system also includes protective boots, gloves, and helmet:
- Boots: Fire Flash Gamma boot made by Haix®. This boot offers EN345 level of protection, as well as the added feature of Class 1 chain saw protection.
- Gloves: reflect the very latest developments in technical rescue gloves, offering high levels of protection and dexterity.
- Helmet: Lion has included two different styles of helmets designed to meet the specific needs of USAR work.
In addition to the protective clothing items, the new Lion range also includes: