Professional-grade. Non-toxic. Proven in the field across 4 active California wildfires and 432 homes in the 2025 fire season. This is the retardant that stays when you can't.
Watch the retardant perform under near-impossible conditions. No gimmicks — just proven fire defense.
Direct flame test — treated vs. untreated surface
Real-world application and performance
Most fire protection products wash off with the first rain, require constant reapplication, or leave behind toxic residue. Ours does none of that.
Once applied, the retardant bonds to surfaces and remains effective whether wet or dry — protecting through the entire fire season until exposed to 3 cumulative inches of water.
EPA Category IV rated — the lowest hazard classification, meaning "practically non-toxic." Safe for your family, your pets, and your landscaping year-round.
No staining on most surfaces. The retardant dries invisible, so your home looks exactly the same — just protected. Washes off easily with water if needed.
When embers land on treated surfaces, the retardant activates instantly — forming a protective char barrier that prevents ignition.
Water evaporates in minutes under wildfire conditions. Our retardant stays on surfaces for months, providing continuous protection long after you've evacuated.
This isn't a lab experiment. The retardant has been deployed on over 432 homes across 4 active California wildfires — with a 100% structural survival rate in 2025.
Three layers of defense work together to stop fire from igniting treated surfaces.
When exposed to heat, the retardant absorbs thermal energy and releases water vapor, actively cooling the surface and lowering the temperature below ignition point.
The retardant forms an insulating carbon char layer on treated materials, creating a physical shield between the fire and the underlying structure.
Chemical compounds in the retardant interrupt the combustion process itself, preventing the chain reactions that sustain and spread flames across surfaces.
Every batch is independently tested to meet or exceed the strictest safety and performance standards in the industry.
Apply the retardant to the areas where embers are most likely to accumulate and ignite. Start with the highest-risk zones and expand coverage as time allows. Be mindful of the wind and be sure to protect flammable surfaces on the windward side of your property.
Where heat and embers most commonly gather. A key ignition point on any home.
Where walls meet the ground, embers settle and can cause structure ignition.
Flat, flammable surfaces where ember accumulation and ignition risk are highest.
Plants closest to structures ignite first and can spread fire directly to your home.
“Running a private wildfire company, I’ve learned that simple, reliable tools beat flashy gadgets when things get chaotic. Matador Fire is exactly that: a non-permanent way for homeowners or property managers to get real retardant on their property fast, without cutting into roofs or building complicated systems that are likely to fail.”
Joe T.
Owner, All Risk Shield & Full-Time Firefighter
The same retardant trusted by private firefighting crews, now available for your home. Staged at your property, ready to deploy in minutes.
100% survival rate in 2025 • EPA Category IV safe • Lifetime warranty