What It’s Not Telling You

Chris Hebert from DCFD Engine 13 sent in some interesting information about some buildings that many of us have seen before. The picture is of one of the familiar refreshment stands that are found at the National Mall in Washington DC. These approximately 300-400 square foot buildings are located throughout the National Mall in between the various monuments and museums. But have you really ever thought about them? What goes on there? How do the store and prepare all of the food and drinks? How does it all fit? The answer lies below… Each building has a interior staircase that leads to a basement at least three times larger than the above ground portion of the structure. This “basement” area has a kitchen, large refrigerators, and storage for all of the product. The buildings were obviously build this way to minimize the visual impact (and footprint) on the Mall. Had anyone who has ever visited DC ever consider or notice this? At first glance many people would not even consider anything about this type of building in their first-due area. But that’s the point! Take to time to notice everything in your area, look at all of the buildings, no matter their size. Big problems sometimes come in small packages. When observing what a building is telling you, more importantly, consider what it is NOT telling you! Remember, everyday is a training day, even while stuck in line, waiting for a drink while on vacation.

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What It’s Not Telling You