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Lakeland Releases New Video of Interview with Whitfield Fire Chief and Assistant Chief at FDIC

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lakeland Industries, Inc. ("Lakeland Fire + Safety" or "Lakeland") (NASDAQ:LAKE), a leading global manufacturer of protective clothing and apparel for industry, healthcare and first responders, today announced the delivery of an order for structural fire gear, rescue gear, structural helmets, hoods and gloves to the Whitfield County Georgia Fire Department. Terms of the orders were not disclosed.

Whitfield County is south of Chattanooga and is home to the towns of Dalton, Tunnel Hill, Cohutta, and Varnell. The Fire Department serves the citizens of Whitfield County with a combination of modern fire suppression, fire prevention and public safety education methods to reduce the loss of lives and property.

Lakeland's Sr. Fire Product Marketing Specialist, Heather Richardson, recently spoke at FDIC with Paul Patterson Sr., Fire Chief at Whitfield County Georgia Fire Department, and Chris West, Assistant Chief of Logistics, who shared share their firsthand experience outfitting their entire department head to toe in Lakeland Fire & Safety PPE. You can view the video here.