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Revolutionary Tech Aims to Protect Firefighters and Save Lives

Scott Holman’s Red Line Safety Combines Wearable Tech and Real-Time Data to Mitigate Firefighter Risks

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Firefighters face life-threatening risks every day, and for too long, many of these dangers have gone unaddressed. Scott Holman, CEO and Founder of Red Line Safety, is on a mission to change that with innovative technology designed to protect firefighters in real time and improve their long-term health.

Scott, a retired firefighter himself, brings decades of experience to this venture. His company builds wearable devices that gather physiological and environmental data, an advanced communication infrastructure to transmit the data, and a cloud-based dashboard for incident managers to monitor conditions and make data-driven decisions. "We create a solution that not only protects firefighters in real time but also helps them address long-term health issues," Scott explained during this episode of Superpowers for Good.

The technology has already proven its potential. In one pilot test, Red Line Safety identified a critical health issue in a 24-year-old firefighter, enabling life-saving surgery. Scott shared, “When you tell firefighters these stories, they can’t wait to use the technology. They want to know what they’re exposed to, how they’re responding physiologically, and they want to create an exposure record.”

The market opportunity for Red Line Safety is enormous. Scott explained that the global market for firefighter safety equipment is valued at $20 billion. With patented technology and first-to-market status, Red Line Safety is poised to scale quickly. The company has already attracted attention from national and international organizations.

To bring this life-saving technology to more firefighters, Red Line Safety is raising capital through a regulated crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. Anyone interested in supporting this mission can visit s4g.biz/redline to learn more and consider investing.

Every firefighter deserves to come home safely. Scott’s vision, paired with Red Line Safety’s groundbreaking technology, makes that goal closer to a reality.


tl;dr:

  1. Red Line Safety develops wearable tech and cloud systems to protect firefighters in real time.

  2. Founder Scott Holman, a retired firefighter, brings decades of firsthand experience to the company’s mission.

  3. The technology has already saved lives and provides invaluable data for long-term firefighter health.

  4. The $20 billion global market offers enormous potential for scaling Red Line Safety’s patented solutions.

  5. A Wefunder campaign invites everyone to invest in this innovative, life-saving technology.


How to Develop Bias for Action As a Superpower

Scott Holman describes his superpower as a “bias for action.” This stems from his Marine Corps training, which instilled a belief that he could accomplish any goal he set his mind to. “I came out of [boot camp] feeling extremely confident, like there’s nothing I couldn’t do,” Scott shared. This confidence has driven him to tackle challenges head-on, even in unfamiliar territory.

Early in his life, Scott exemplified his bias for action by building a home for his family. Despite having no prior experience, he purchased a kit home, bought land in a rural community, and assembled the house largely on his own. “I realized we needed a house, and the only way I could do it was to build it myself. And I did,” he recalled, inspiring others to take bold steps as well.

Tips for Developing the Superpower:

  1. Don’t talk yourself out of trying something just because you haven’t done it before.

  2. Believe in your ability to learn and adapt as you go.

  3. Build a support system—seek advice and collaboration from others with complementary skills.

  4. Don’t fear failure; instead, view it as a learning opportunity, as Edison famously did.

  5. Take the first step and commit to seeing the project through, even if you need to pivot.

By following Scott’s example and advice, you can make a bias for action a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.

Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!


Guest Profile

Scott Holman (he/him):

Founder & CEO, Red Line Safety

About Red Line Safety: Red Line Safety is a mission-driven technology company founded by a retired Fire Captain and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, dedicated to protecting those who protect us. We develop cutting-edge wearable technology and deployable communication networks that provide real-time data on firefighter location, environmental hazards, toxic exposures, and vital signs, especially in remote areas without cellular coverage. By equipping incident commanders and safety officers with actionable insights, Red Line Safety enhances operational effectiveness, firefighter health and wellness, and public safety during structure fires, wildland incidents, and all-hazard emergencies.

Website: redlinesafety.com

X/Twitter Handle: @RLSFire

Company Facebook Page: facebook.com/redlinesafety2018

Other URL: wefunder.com/redlinesafetyinc

Biographical Information: Scott Holman is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and recently retired Fire Captain from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, with over 33 years of experience in Fire & EMS. He is the Founder and CEO of Red Line Safety, a veteran-owned, Delaware C-corporation formed on 9/11/2018, dedicated to advancing wearable technology and deployable communication networks for first responders. With degrees in Fire Administration and a proven record of innovation, including initiating the effort to develop a fire service drone program, working to establish a Type II hand crew, and co-creating a leadership program, Scott brings deep industry insight and frontline credibility to the complex challenges facing public safety. His work is driven by a personal mission to prevent line-of-duty deaths and occupational illnesses through real-time data, and to deliver scalable solutions that enhance firefighter safety, operational efficiency, and long-term health outcomes.

Personal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/scott.holman.54

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/scott-holman-2013a93a/

Instagram Handle: @redlinesafetyinc


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