PSTrax Partners with LION to Strengthen PPE Accountability for Public Safety Agencies

New partnership aims to help fire and EMS departments improve tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management for personal protective equipment (PPE).

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:56pm

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PSTrax, a cloud-based operations management platform for public safety agencies, has announced a partnership with LION, a global provider of protective equipment for first responders. The partnership aims to help fire and EMS departments strengthen equipment accountability and improve how they manage inspections, maintenance, and service life for personal protective equipment (PPE).

Why it matters

Fire and EMS agencies face strict documentation and maintenance requirements for PPE under NFPA standards and state regulations. This partnership between PSTrax and LION provides a digital solution to help departments reduce manual tracking, improve documentation, and maintain clearer visibility into the condition and service life of critical protective equipment.

The details

The partnership brings together LION's industry-recognized protective equipment with the PSTrax operations management platform used by public safety agencies to track apparatus checks, equipment inspections, and asset maintenance. Together, the two organizations aim to help departments connect the equipment first responders rely on every day with a digital system designed to support accountability, documentation, and operational readiness.

  • The partnership was announced on April 13, 2026.

The players

PSTrax

A cloud-based operations management platform built for Fire & Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, and Department of Defense agencies. The platform digitizes routine checks and automates inventory and asset management across all operational areas.

LION

A global, family-owned company with a legacy and ongoing vision of introducing new products and services designed to ensure the health, safety, and performance of first responders worldwide, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms.

Scott Bergeron

Chief Ambassador Officer and former CEO at PSTrax.

Adam Hall

Senior Vice President of LION's Identity and Protection Systems business unit.

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What they’re saying

“Fire and EMS agencies are under increasing pressure to maintain accurate records for PPE inspections and lifecycle management. Our partnership with LION helps departments connect the equipment first responders rely on every day with a digital system designed to support accountability, documentation, and operational readiness.”

— Scott Bergeron, Chief Ambassador Officer and former CEO at PSTrax

“Our focus has always been on supporting first responder safety through reliable, high-performance protective equipment. By partnering with PSTrax, we're helping fire and EMS agencies better manage the gear they depend on while supporting the documentation and accountability requirements they face.”

— Adam Hall, Senior Vice President of LION's Identity and Protection Systems business unit

What’s next

The partnership between PSTrax and LION will be demonstrated at the upcoming FDIC International event, where fire departments and EMS agencies can learn how digital accountability systems support PPE lifecycle management and operational readiness.

The takeaway

This partnership between a leading operations management platform and a premier protective equipment provider highlights the growing need for public safety agencies to have digital solutions that can streamline equipment tracking, inspection documentation, and lifecycle management. By connecting critical PPE with a comprehensive operations platform, agencies can improve accountability, reduce manual processes, and maintain operational readiness.