MES Life Safety Expands National SCBA Leadership with Strategic Dräger Partnership
Miami, FL – February 11th, 2026 - MES Life Safety, the nation’s largest supplier of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and personal protective equipment (PPE) to first responders, proudly announces the partnership with Dräger, a global leader in firefighting safety technology. Under this new alliance, MES Life Safety becomes a national Authorized Sales Partner and a Certified Service Center for the Dräger PSS® AirBoss SCBA.
Strengthening the Mission: Protecting Heroes from Heat, Hazards, and Heights
This partnership allows us to offer our customers even greater choice in premier SCBA technology while leveraging our unmatched national service infrastructure to ensure they’re always mission ready. By integrating the Dräger AirBoss into its extensive portfolio, MES enhances its ability to deliver premium respiratory protection to more than 30,000 fire departments across the United States.
“The Draeger Airboss expands our portfolio and allows MES to serve departments we don’t serve today,” said Marvin Riley, CEO of MES Life Safety. “This partnership is about expanding options and strengthening local support to meet the growing demands of the fire service.”
Unmatched Service and Support Nationwide
Soon to become the first nationally Certified Dräger Service Center in the country, MES Life Safety will provide expert warranty repairs and technical support for Dräger SCBAs since the NFPA 2013 Edition. With a network of 200 sales personnel and 230+ certified technicians, MES ensures that fire departments from major metropolitan areas to rural communities receive prompt, local maintenance and maximized equipment uptime.
“Our Partner network has always been central to how Dräger serves the fire service, and that remains unchanged,” John Wilson, Senior Vice President for Sales & Marketing for Dräger in the United States. “Welcoming MES as a Partner broadens our ability to support departments at every scale—while reinforcing the strength, choice, and continuity all Partners bring to the market. Together, this expanded Partner network ensures fire departments have reliable access to the right SCBA solutions, backed by the service and expertise firefighters expect.”
The AirBoss: Built for the Modern American Fireground
The Dräger PSS AirBoss SCBA is now fully certified to the NFPA 1970:2025 Edition standard. Designed with direct input from U.S. firefighters, the AirBoss offers best-in-class ergonomics and streamlined controls, supporting the aggressive interior attack styles required in demanding modern fireground conditions. MES Life Safety’s decision to carry the AirBoss—alongside its existing competitive lines—underscores the platform’s reputation as a premier choice for high-stakes respiratory protection.
About Dräger
Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Founded in 1889 and headquartered in Lübeck, Germany, Dräger’s guiding principle is “Technology for Life,” reflecting its mission to protect, support, and save lives. Dräger’s portfolio for first responders includes advanced SCBAs, gas detection systems, and training systems trusted by emergency services globally. Learn more at www.draeger.com/fire.
About MES Life Safety
Since 2001, MES Life Safety (Municipal Emergency Services, Inc.) has been dedicated to protecting heroes from heat, hazards, and heights. As the largest supplier of SCBA and PPE in the United States, MES equips first responders, law enforcement, and industrial safety personnel with high-performance products from leading brands supported by a national network of specialized sales representatives and mobile service technicians.Learn more at www.meslifesafety.com.