Fire suppression is the process of controlling and extinguishing fires to prevent their spread and minimize damage. It can involve a range of techniques and systems, depending on the type of fire and the environment. Some common methods and systems used for fire suppression include maual suppression which use fire extinguishers and fire hoses, automatic fire suppression systems such as a sprkinler or dry checmical systems, and fire suppression in spacalized environments such as vehicle systems and marine systemes. The most important tool for fire suppression is fire prevention, reducing the risk of a fire stating in the first place.