Fire suppression is the act of reducing the impact of a fire that has already started by keeping it contained to a certain area and extinguishing it. From the moment of discovery until the fire is entirely put out, all efforts and actions related to controlling and extinguishing it are considered to be part of fire suppression. With fire suppression measures in place, firefighters are able to confine and extinguish the fire in controlled situations, reducing the likelihood of a fire spreading to other areas. Ultimately, fire suppression is a mitigation strategy that reduces damage and is a key role in fire safety.