Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Biometric Tracking and Real-Time Environmental Data

In this episode of Fire Service Data and Tech Talk, host Eddie Buchanan sits down with Assistant Chief John Payne, of the Bremerton (WA) Fire Department and Scott Holman, CEO of Redline Safety, to explore cutting-edge firefighter tracking technology. Moving beyond traditional emergency buttons, the conversation covers wearable biometric monitoring, location tracking, and atmospheric sensors that capture vital real-time data, from heart rhythms and fall detection to air quality and localized weather conditions. Discover how mesh networks and long-range communication enable reliable data sharing even in remote wildland fires, and how this technology integrates seamlessly with existing incident management systems. Chief Payne shares his journey from thesis research to practical application, while Holman discusses industry collaboration and the potential to revolutionize firefighter health monitoring and operational decision making.