Learning how to respond to a fire is an important aspect of fire safety training because it helps employees develop a clear awareness of protocol in emergency circumstances so they can fight the fire or escape safely and effectively. Firefighting training teaches how to utilise firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, how to trigger the fire alarm, and how to operate as a team, as well as what one’s personal obligations are. These are just a handful of the topics addressed in emergency response training.