A fire alarm? Today?

Why! I'm too cold to run outside. At least they said we could stay put! I can't see myself running outside in this cold. Sick. Tired. Did I mention cold?

There is nothing worse than having the fire department come in when you're covering a shift. They come in and say "we're going to have a fire drill". Its a little embarassing having to say, "Oh. Ok. What do I do"? I think they expect you to KNOW this.

Its not like in a real situation I can say, "wait wait....what is my role in all this".

I really do need to read more while I'm at work. Really delve into the SOP binder and get a clue.

I think one time someone said I'm responsible for making sure everyone is out of the building. My initial response, and the one I stand behind, was "are you kidding me? hold on to your hats and kids because I will knock over anyone who is in between ME and the EXIT". Once I realized that my boss didn't find it remotely funny, and once I realized she was completely serious, I really felt a big weight on my shoulders. I mean, what if the smoke is thick, I can't see my way down the hallway of meeting rooms, offices....

So many what if's.

I need to go read some SOP's. I need to educate myself.