This paper examines the efficiency of wetting agents versus plain water when used for fire suppression, focusing on their application to fibrous materials and the conditioning of the fire environment. The paper compares the performance of these concepts as they were used in a scenario in the course material. The research used course materials, fire service professional journals, and NFPA standards. Wetting agents are additives added to water to lower its surface tension and improve penetration and spread into the material it is applied to. This paper highlights their effectiveness in extinguishing fires involving fibrous materials like uphol