What a night!

[midlife aspie]

This evening has probably been one of the most eventful I have had at my security job.
Event 1. the fire team was conducting a controlled burn when a burning raccoon ran into some nearby brush starting a small fire.
Event 2. Maintenance mechanics failed to properly install a drive shaft in a machine, resulting in a large oil spill
Event 3. Technicians were working on the fire alarm system and wanted to test the alarms. I announced the test over the PA, but apparently the PA doesn't work in all of the buildings, resulting in complaints from angry engineers who evacuated in error.
Event 4. First ever lightning warning test. Sirens way too loud, being heard in nearby towns. Got calls from two high level managers, one of whom runs the facility.

And the evening continues.......

 

[midlife aspie]

Wow, and I thought my job got wild from time to time. I had to laugh at the image of the burning raccoon, though. That sounds like something you'd see in a sitcom like "Police Squad," "Airplane," etc.

I am curious about the lightning warning? I have never heard of such a thing. Here in Alabama we just deal with tornado warnings . . . lots of tornado warnings.

Here at the proving grounds, lightning is considered a potential safety hazard. SOP is to announce the warning over the PA, place signs in the doors, and announce over the radio. Personnel are not allowed to walk in open areas during a warning, and no fueling is permitted. The siren is a new thing, and hopefully will be dropped.

 

[Judge]

Too bad about the raccoon...

 

[Destination Unknown]

Cat?

 

[midlife aspie]

Cat?

CAT- aka Caterpillar

 

[Destination Unknown]

I am curious about the lightning warning? I have never heard of such a thing. Here in Alabama we just deal with tornado warnings . . . lots of tornado warnings.

I was at a state track meet in Peoria and the lightning siren went off. They made us clear the stands.

Event 4. First ever lightning warning test. Sirens way too loud, being heard in nearby towns. Got calls from two high level managers, one of whom runs the facility.

There's probably a few people headed to the basement when they heard that siren.