Residences are a difficult environment for fire fighting. Older homes had lots of plaster and dimensional lumber. There is smoke but the structure is fairly fire resistant. Newer builds use heat sensitive “engineered” beams and common drywall ( X Fireboard is heavier, more expensive, and harder to work with.) I asked the owner of a new build in our neighborhood if the master bed (over the garage) had an ejection mattress. He didn’t smile.

If the “Super Soaker” doesn’t work, RUN! In fact, if the alarm goes off, wait outside for the “Super Soaker” and the truck with the blinky lights. Hospital burn units are no fun.

I think CO2 is a great fire suppressant. In the 80s it was common to use in computer rooms, paint booths, etc. Now it’s better your house burn than touch the devil’s greenhouse gas.

Our Fire Department responds with backpack “super soakers” and a hose fed from a belly tank in the pumper. They are fast responders. If they can knock a fire down, fine. If not, then evacuate. The structure and contents are “disposable”. Modern construction and furnishings are not fire resistant. Fire and storm resistant storage for valuables, mementos, data back ups, etc. is all on you.