Today, May 4th 2026, is International Firefighters’ Day. I wanted to take this opportunity to not only thank every single member of the fire service for their dedication and sacrifices but also remember those who have passed away from line of duty deaths. Today we...
After 22 years in the fire service you like to think you’ve seen it all, especially because for the past 6 years I’ve been working to innovate services provided directly on-site to fire departments. But I saw something on a recent trip to Finland that made me pause,...
In this video, Redline founder and career firefighter Mike Matros shares the story behind Redline’s Mobile Extraction Units and the problem they were built to solve. What began as a simple question — “Why can’t turnout gear be cleaned at the station?” — became a...
Professional Turnout Gear Repairs Now Available On-Site Throughout New Jersey, Delaware, and Eastern Pennsylvania! Fire departments throughout New Jersey, Delaware, and Eastern Pennsylvania now have access to professional-grade turnout gear repair services without...
We hear it all the time: "We already have extractors. Why should we pay someone else to clean our gear?" It's a fair question. Your department spent good money on those machines—and honestly? We're glad you did! Having in-house extractors means your department is...
Your step-by-step guide to how RedLine Gear Cleaning delivers compliant, convenient, and complete gear care—right at your station! Introduction When it comes to firefighter safety, turnout gear isn’t just equipment—it’s protection, identity, and survival. But over...