Press Releases
Recent press releases and news about K-Fire Retardant.
A New Paradigm in Forest Fire Prevention
Stay updated with the latest advancements, press releases, and field deployment news regarding DM Fire's innovative eco-friendly fire retardant technologies. We are committed to leading the global market in proactive disaster prevention and environmental safety.
Korea Forest Service announces intensive forest fire prevention measures for 2026... Expands introduction of "K-Fire Retardant"
In preparation for recent frequent large forest fires, the introduction of K-Fire Retardant is gaining momentum, centering on local governments and public institutions nationwide. It is receiving favorable reviews from field extinguishing crews as it can build a strong defense line without secondary damage thanks to its eco-friendly ingredients.
DM Fire completes patent acquisition for 100% eco-friendly natural substance fire retardant
Developed purely with domestic technology, K-Fire Retardant has perfectly passed flame retardancy and environmental hazard tests and formally acquired related patents. Through this patent, the export path to the global disaster prevention market is expected to open.
Successfully completed field demonstration of dedicated gun: "Building a forest fire block line in 10 minutes"
A demonstration of DM Fire's dedicated fire retardant gun was held at the Gangwon-do Forest Fire Prevention Training Ground. It drew great attention from officials by showcasing a spraying range more than three times that of existing equipment and a wide application area.
U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) officials visit DM Fire Research Institute for technology exchange
USFA officials visited the DM Fire Technology Research Institute and directly confirmed the principles and performance of K-Fire Retardant. They promised mutual cooperation while exploring the possibility of application to large forest fires in California.
Successfully completed customized special training for local government forest fire extinguishing crews
DM Fire successfully completed special field training on how to use stick-type fire retardant and dedicated guns for forest fire extinguishing crews of each local government. Extinguishing efficiency was maximized through realistic training.
K-Fire Retardant designated as excellent product by Public Procurement Service... Accelerating public market penetration
DM Fire's flagship product, stick-type fire retardant, was officially designated as an excellent product by the Public Procurement Service. This has laid the foundation for supplying products to fire stations and government offices nationwide through private contracts.
DM Fire awarded 2026 National Emergency Management Agency excellent equipment citation
K-Fire Retardant developed by DM Fire was awarded an excellent equipment citation from the National Emergency Management Agency in recognition of its outstanding initial fire suppression capability. Its contribution to protecting the forest ecosystem with innovative eco-friendly ingredients was highly evaluated.
Launched new model of dedicated gun for K-Fire Retardant... "Spraying distance improved by 30%"
A new stick-type dedicated gun with significantly improved user convenience has been launched. Applying ergonomic design and high-pressure spraying nozzles, fire retardant can be sprayed safely and accurately even from a long distance, raising expectations in the field.
Discussions on building preemptive K-Fire Retardant defense lines in wooden cultural property protection zones nationwide
To fundamentally block the loss of wooden cultural properties due to fire, a plan to preemptively apply K-Fire Retardant around major cultural properties nationwide in cooperation with related organizations is being positively discussed. This is the result of proven fire spread prevention effects.
DM Fire signs pilot export contract with overseas countries vulnerable to large forest fires (Australia, Canada)
A pilot export contract for K-Fire Retardant was signed with fire authorities in Australia and Canada, which suffer from large forest fires every year. It is expected to be a signal for full-scale overseas expansion as a splendid achievement proving the excellence of domestic disaster prevention technology in the global market.