a fire retarding missile and method of use having a unitary construction and containing a propulsion system as well as fire treatment materials . dispersal of the materials can be initiated both actively and passively , with passive dispersal allowing for a fail safe mode of operation . the fire treatment materials are of the oxygen reduction type , and the method of the invention is to target the hot spot of a fire in order to reduce the spread and intensity thereof . an active guidance system may be of the heat seeking type , or may alternatively be remote controlled video . stabilizer and guidance fins are controlled in response to signals from the guidance system in order to precisely position the device . in one embodiment , the device can be broken down to allow for easy replacement of certain components . the device can be modified for use in fires of specific heat ranges by using nose cones designed to melt in a respective heat range .