This little bit of satire from an unknown source struck my funny bone, and I believe it will strike yours, as well.

Fire: What To Do

During a recent ecumenical gathering, a secretary rushed in shouting, "The building is on fire!"

The Methodists gathered in the corner and prayed.

The Baptists cried, "Where is the water?"

The Quakers quietly praised God for the blessings that fire brings.

The Lutherans posted a notice on the door declaring the fire was evil.

The Roman Catholics passed the plate to cover the damage.

The Jews posted symbols on the doors hoping the fire would pass.

The Congregationalists shouted, "Every man for himself!"

The Fundamentalists proclaimed, "It's the vengeance of God!"

The Episcopalians formed a procession and marched out.

The Christian Scientists concluded that there was no fire.

The Presbyterians appointed a chairperson who was to appoint a committee to look into the matter and submit a written report.

The secretary grabbed the fire extinguisher and put the fire out.

Obviously, we all know the above did not happen. But isn't it true that many times when action is needed, there is a considerable amount of debate, and in the meantime, "the building burns down"? That's when every organization needs an efficient secretary or someone who has the presence of mind to grab the fire extinguisher and put the fire out.

Those little fires that frequently occur in every company — antagonists go at each other, tempers flare, productivity stops — cause all kinds of problems. That's when a level-headed person needs to calm the antagonists down and bring order to the chaos. Such a person in any organization is absolutely invaluable and gives everyone something to smile about.

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