Matador Fire
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When the fire comes,
your home is already defended.

Matador installs a Managed Fire Protection System on your property — a reservoir of professional-grade fire retardant that coats your home on demand. No $20,000 sprinkler build. No waiting on a fire truck. You stay in control.

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432
homes stood after 2025 season where this retardant chemistry was applied by pro firefighters*
~$304/mo
Average whole-home protection — vs $15–25k for fixed sprinklers
100%
Homeowner-controlled. You trigger it, from your phone or by hand
36-mo
Managed coverage, refills included on the renewal schedule
The new reality

The fire isn't the only thing
that can take your home.

Even if the flames miss you, your insurer might not. Across the West, carriers are pulling out of high-risk zip codes — and a home no one will insure is a home you can't sell or refinance. Defense is no longer optional.

788k
California home-insurance policies non-renewed in a single recent year. Source: CA Dept. of Insurance filings.
2.6M+
Western homes sitting in moderate-or-higher wildfire risk — $1.3T in reconstruction value. Source: market research, Jul 2026.
Minutes
The window you actually get when embers arrive. Fire crews can't be everywhere at once — most homes are defended alone.
The shift

Stop spraying after the evacuation order.
Coat the house before the ember does.

The old way

  • ×Gel or spray applied only once a fire is already close — if a crew can reach you
  • ×$15,000–$25,000 fixed sprinkler systems, professionally installed and maintained
  • ×You're dependent on someone else showing up in time
  • ×Nothing you can do from your phone at 2am

The Matador way

  • Always staged on-site — a barrel of retardant already on your property, ready
  • ~$304/month managed subscription — we own the upkeep and refills
  • You are in control — trigger coverage yourself, no waiting
  • Professional-grade retardant, homeowner-simple to run
What you're getting

A Managed Fire
Protection System.

Think of it as a fire hydrant that lives on your property and sprays retardant instead of water. A sealed barrel of professional-grade fire retardant, a pump, 100 feet of hose, and a nozzle — engineered to coat your home and the ground around it in a protective layer that stops embers from catching.

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The barrel55 gallons of professional-grade retardant, staged and sealed on your property.
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The pump & hosePressurizes and delivers coverage up to 100 ft from each barrel.
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You trigger itWhen fire threatens, you coat the house and perimeter — no crew required.
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We manage itInstall, maintenance, and refills on the renewal schedule are handled for you.
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Photo — retardant coating a home
How it runs

Choose your power. Same protection.

Every system is a complete kit sized to your home. Pick the pump that fits how you live — both deliver the same professional-grade coverage.

Gas unit — how it works
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Gas-powered

Available now

Highest flow and pressure, fully independent of the grid. Ideal when a wildfire may knock out power — it runs no matter what.

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Pull-start the pumpGas engine primes in seconds — no electricity needed.
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Open the nozzleCoat structure and perimeter, up to 100 ft per barrel.
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Walk the lineLay down a continuous retardant barrier around the home.
Electric unit — how it works
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Electric

Available now

Push-button quiet, zero fumes, nothing to pull-start. Battery-backed so it works even in a power outage.

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Press startInstant-on, no engine, no fuel to store.
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Open the nozzleSame professional-grade coverage, up to 100 ft per barrel.
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Walk the lineLay down a continuous retardant barrier around the home.
Why trust it

The chemistry is proven.
The people are accountable.

Firefighter-grade retardant

The same class of retardant chemistry professional crews rely on — engineered to stop combustion, not just wet a surface.

432 homes, one season*

In the 2025 season, professional firefighters applied this retardant chemistry and 432 treated homes came through. *Chemistry validation by pro crews — not a Matador operations record.

Founded by a lawman

Matador is led by a founder who also serves as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff. Public-safety discipline, built into the company.

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Your home, specifically

See your property covered — in 60 seconds.

Enter your address. We pull your home's footprint from public records, recommend a system, and show you exactly how the 100-ft coverage blankets your property. Drag the barrels. Add more. Watch the price update live.

    Tap the map to add a barrel. Drag a barrel to move it. Each ring shows 100 ft of hose reach.
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    One-time installation$399
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    Install-day approval guarantee: your technician confirms barrel count and placement on site. If your property needs a different setup, we adjust the price before any work begins — you approve first, always.
    What's included

    One managed subscription.
    Everything handled.

    Complete kit, installedBarrel, pump, 100-ft hose, nozzle — professionally installed and sized to your home.
    Professional-grade retardantFilled and staged on your property, ready the day it's installed.
    Managed maintenanceWe keep the system ready. Refills are included on the renewal schedule.
    Gas or electricYour choice of pump — same coverage either way.
    $399 one-time installThen your annual plan. No surprise fees.
    36-month coverageLocked-in managed protection through the contract term.
    Straight answers

    Questions people ask before they're sure.

    Do I have to fight the fire myself?

    No. You're pre-coating your home in retardant before fire reaches it, so it resists ignition — you're preparing your property, not battling flames. It's designed to be simple enough for any homeowner to run, and you decide when to trigger it.

    Is the retardant safe around my family and pets?

    It's professional-grade fire retardant of the same class used by wildland firefighting crews. Full safety and handling details are covered at install. (Detailed safety documentation to be added here.)

    What if the power's out — does the gas unit still work?

    Yes. The gas system is fully independent of the grid, which is exactly why many customers choose it in wildfire country. The electric system is battery-backed so it also runs during an outage.

    How many barrels do I actually need?

    We recommend a count based on your home's footprint from public records, and the map planner shows you the 100-ft coverage. Your technician confirms the final setup on site — and you approve any change before work begins.

    What does the subscription actually cover?

    Install, the complete kit, the retardant fill, ongoing managed maintenance, and refills on the renewal schedule — all in one annual plan. The only separate charge is the one-time $399 installation.

    Will this help with my insurance?

    California's mitigation rules increasingly recognize active wildfire defense, and insurers are watching hardening closely. We can't promise a specific discount, but an insured, defended home is a home you can keep covered. (Confirm current insurer specifics with your carrier.)

    Fire season doesn't wait

    Reserve your install
    before the next red-flag day.

    Build your plan above, then lock it in here. Our team calls within one business day to confirm your install visit.

    You're on the schedule.

    Our team will call you within one business day to confirm your install visit. Fire season doesn't wait — neither do we.

    ↑ Start by building your property plan above.

    ~$304/mo · whole-home defense
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