A Fire Drill is an exercise in futility. This occurs when a meaningless task is performed with no real valuable output. In short it is a big waste of time.
That company meeting was a real fire drill.
I don't have time for your fire drills right now I have actual work to do.
A test of a persons knowledge on how to evacuate a building in a orderly and timely matter in the case of emergencies such as fires, gas leaks, and bomb threats.
You can expect fire drills in the following places. daycares, K-12 schools, college/university residential dorms, some apartments, hospitals, high rise buildings, your own home (maybe, my home does not), government buildings (all levels), and in some cities/states commerical businesses.
when someone yells, "Fire Drill!" a group of people rush out of the vehicle they are seated in and swiftly change seats all at the same time. Goal: Nobody should be in the same seat as they were previously - neighboring occupants are left as a surprise.
Michael: Fire drill!
*everybody jumps out of the car*
*everybody runs one round around the car and takes a new seat*
Success