Contract renewal extends Lakeland Industries partnership with FENZ

Lakeland Industries has announced that its subsidiary, Lakeland LHD, has secured a contract renewal with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

The agreement, which spans an initial five years with options to extend up to 12 years, continues a relationship that has lasted over 22 years.

The contract includes the supply of KIWI 2.0 L2 structural fire ensembles along with decontamination, care, and logistics management services.

The agreement covers the provision of protective hoods, gloves, and other apparel, with an estimated 1,600 to 2,000 ensembles supplied annually.

The decontamination service is designed to reduce firefighter exposure to harmful carcinogens.

Scope of Fire and Emergency New Zealand

FENZ was formed under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017, bringing together multiple fire services into a unified national organisation.

It is responsible for both urban and rural fire protection across New Zealand.

The organisation operates over 650 stations and has a workforce of approximately 2,000 paid firefighters alongside 12,000 volunteers.

FENZ provides emergency response and fire protection across the country.

Lakeland LHD on continued collaboration

Barry Phillips, Chief Revenue Officer for Lakeland, commented on the contract renewal: “We are honored that FENZ has once again selected Lakeland LHD to provide the turnout gear and decontamination services needed to protect the firefighters of New Zealand.”

Louie Hatzikosmidis, Managing Director for Lakeland LHD, added: “We are deeply grateful for the trust and partnership we have shared with Fire and Emergency New Zealand over the years, and we remain committed to delivering excellence as we stand by our company mission of ‘Protecting your People’.”

Fire and Emergency New Zealand perspective

Rachael Utumapu, Operational Standards Manager for FENZ, commented: “We have enjoyed our longstanding relationship with Lakeland LHD and look forward to continuing this partnership to provide our firefighters with the best protection in terms of apparel and decontamination services.

“Lakeland LHD has proven over the years to be a partner that we can rely upon to deliver what we need.”

Lakeland Industries renews Fire and Emergency New Zealand contract for firefighter gear: Summary

Lakeland Industries has announced that its subsidiary, Lakeland LHD, has secured a contract renewal with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) for firefighter protective gear and decontamination services.

The agreement spans an initial five years, with options to extend up to 12 years.

The contract includes the supply of KIWI 2.0 L2 structural fire ensembles, as well as decontamination and logistics management services, with an estimated 1,600 to 2,000 ensembles provided annually.

FENZ is responsible for fire protection across New Zealand, operating over 650 stations with a combined force of 2,000 paid and 12,000 volunteer firefighters.

Lakeland LHD representatives expressed appreciation for the continued partnership, while FENZ officials stated that the company has been a reliable provider of protective apparel and services.