The Last Line of Defense

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At the culmination of your firefighting tools, there is the QTAC. Designed for landowners who need fast, reliable fire suppression and mitigation, QTAC units provide:

• Prescribed burn control
• Retardant application
• Remote area suppression
• Mop-up support
• Personal peace of mind

Owners consistently describe QTACs as versatile, weather-resistant, and equally effective for both private landowners and professional operations.

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Stopping Ignitions at the Source

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The QTAC fits directly into your broader wildfire mitigation strategy. When creating defensible space, tools like lawnmowers, chainsaws, weed trimmers, and tractors can inadvertently spark fires.

Real examples:

• In July 2024, the French Fire near Yosemite, CA, was started by a man mowing dry grass and grew to over 900 acres.
• A separate fire in Lake County was started by a weed trimmer just days later.

Having a QTAC on hand means you’re equipped to quickly extinguish small ignitions before they spread.

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Proven Control on Prescribed Burns

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Many customers—and our own team—rely on QTACs during controlled burns. When a fire jumps a line or quick mop-up is needed, having a suppression unit on-site is invaluable.

Each year, QTAC participates in the prescribed burning of Upper Bidwell Park in Chico, California, alongside Chico Fire and other agencies. On these burns, the QTAC:

• Transports water or retardant
• Provides ember protection
• Handles spot fires
• Supports rapid response when conditions shift

When mounted in a Polaris Ranger XD 1500, a QTAC unit ensures fast, agile access to off-road fire perimeters.

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House Hardening Before the Flames Arrive

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While QTAC can’t change your home’s construction materials, it plays a key role in house hardening. Before a wildfire approaches, you can:

• Wet your home, outbuildings, and surrounding landscape
• Reduce flammability and increase ember resistance
• Support incoming firefighters with an on-site water source

Ember defense is critical—and wetting structures and vegetation before the fire front hits improves survival chances.

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Train with Your Tools

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Owning a QTAC is a step in the right direction, but training is crucial. Make sure you're prepared:

• Read the QTAC owner’s manual
• Watch QTAC Academy training videos on YouTube or qtacfire.com/resources

Fire mitigation is most effective when you know how to operate your tools safely and effectively.