From Fire Captain to Founder: Scott Holman’s Mission to Revolutionize Firefighter Safety
Red Line Safety Merges Frontline Experience with Advanced Tech to Protect Those Who Protect Us—All Driven By a Deeply Personal Call to Action
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What inspired you to start your company?
What inspired me to start Red Line Safety was the cumulative loss and trauma I experienced over a 33-year career in the fire service. I’ve lost too many friends and co-workers in the line of duty, and even more to cancer, heart attacks, and other long-term health consequences of the job. At some point, those tragedies became more than just statistics—they became a personal call to action. I knew we could do better. I saw an opportunity to leverage technology to save lives, protect property, and give firefighters the tools they need to survive and thrive in the most dangerous environments. Red Line Safety was born from that vision—combining wearable tech, environmental sensors, and deployable communication systems to create a safer, smarter, and more connected fireground. It’s not just a company; it’s my mission.
What problem are you solving, and who benefits most from your solution?
We’re solving a deadly gap in firefighter safety, communication, and health monitoring—especially in environments where traditional tools simply don’t work. Whether it’s a remote wildland fire with no cellular service or a structure fire with toxic exposure risks, firefighters are often operating blind: no real-time vitals, no environmental awareness, no reliable connection to each other or command. Our solution bridges that gap. Red Line Safety’s wearable tech and deployable networks give firefighters and incident commanders critical, real-time data—biometrics, air quality, GPS location, and more—even in the most disconnected environments. The people who benefit most are the ones on the front lines, risking their lives for others. But the impact goes further—to their families, to the communities they protect, and to the agencies responsible for keeping them safe. This isn’t just about technology; it’s about making sure everyone goes home. While the immediate beneficiaries are firefighters and public safety agencies, the broader value touches insurers, municipalities, and emergency response networks. This is a multibillion-dollar market with increasing demand—and we’re positioned to lead it.
What makes your company stand out in your space or industry?
What sets Red Line Safety apart is that we’re not just another wearable tech company—we’re building an integrated ecosystem designed specifically for the harsh, unpredictable, and often disconnected environments firefighters face. Most safety solutions are siloed: a GPS tracker here, a biometric sensor there, radios that don’t talk to each other, and systems that rely on cellular networks that don’t exist where wildfires burn. We’ve engineered a unified platform—wearables, environmental sensors, and mobile LoRaWAN gateways—that all communicate seamlessly, forming a resilient mesh network. This allows for real-time monitoring, even in zero-connectivity zones. We also stand out because we’re firefighter-founded. We understand the pain points from the inside, and we’re solving real-world problems that have been ignored for decades. No one else is bringing this level of mission-specific innovation, operational insight, and technical execution to firefighter safety.
What’s next for your company—what are you most excited to build or accomplish in the future?
What’s next for Red Line Safety is scaling our technology to protect firefighters everywhere—and continuing to prove what we already know: this can save lives. During our proof of concept testing, one of our wearables detected abnormal vital signs in a firefighter. That early warning allowed for immediate intervention—and it likely saved his life. That moment changed everything for me. It wasn’t theory anymore. It was real. And it made me realize how many lives we could protect with wider adoption. I’m excited about deploying more pilots, integrating AI-driven analytics, and partnering with leading agencies and research institutions. But more than anything, I’m driven by what comes next: the countless lives we can safeguard, the property we can help preserve, and the families who won’t have to get that knock on the door. That’s the future I’m building toward—one where every firefighter comes home.
What’s one lesson you’ve learned on your entrepreneurial journey that might help others?
I’ve learned that the mission has to matter more than the obstacles—because there will be obstacles. Building Red Line Safety has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and I’ve been a U.S. Marine and a fire captain. You face doubt, rejection, setbacks, and long nights that test your resolve. But if you're driven by a purpose greater than yourself, you’ll keep going. I’ve also learned the importance of listening: to your users, your team, your gut. Feedback—especially from the field—has shaped every decision we've made. Finally, find your people. Mentors, champions, believers. You can't do this alone, and you shouldn’t try to. Entrepreneurship isn't just about grit—it's about alignment, community, and refusing to quit on something that truly matters.
Why might someone want to learn more about your offering or follow your progress?
People should want to follow Red Line Safety’s progress because we’re not just building another piece of technology—we’re building a movement that will transform firefighter safety and the way we think about health and risk management on the fireground. Our work is already making a measurable impact in saving lives, improving incident management, and setting new standards for the fire service. The potential to make a difference extends far beyond the fire department, reaching communities, insurers, and even healthcare providers. As we grow, our technology will evolve, and the stories of lives saved and property protected will continue to unfold. By following our progress, you’re not just staying informed about a company—you’re joining a community that’s actively shaping a safer, smarter future for firefighters and first responders everywhere.
Scott Holman’s Bio
Scott Holman is the Founder and CEO of Red Line Safety, a pioneering technology company dedicated to enhancing firefighter safety and operational efficiency through advanced wearable technology and deployable communication networks. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and recently retired Fire Captain from Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Scott brings over 33 years of frontline experience in Fire & EMS.
His passion for firefighter safety stems from witnessing the cumulative toll of the profession—losing friends and colleagues to line-of-duty deaths, occupational illnesses, and career-ending injuries. This personal call to action led him to develop cutting-edge solutions that provide real-time location tracking, biometric monitoring, and environmental hazard detection, ensuring first responders have the data they need to operate safely in the most extreme conditions.
Under Scott’s leadership, Red Line Safety has forged key partnerships with industry leaders like Garmin and Polar and has received recognition from federal agencies and fire service organizations. His innovative work has been showcased at major fire service conferences and has drawn attention from investors and public safety officials nationwide.
Guided by servant leadership principles, Scott believes in leading through service. As he quotes Theodore Roosevelt, “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-holman-2013a93a/
Website: redlinesafety.com
Crowdfunding Campaign: wefunder.com/redlinesafetyinc
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