Characterized by their large, sprawling structures and significant inventory, big box stores present unique firefighting challenges, particularly in small towns. These challenges stem from the scale ...

One of the most effective strategies for managing big box store fires is thorough pre-incident planning, going upstream of interventions. Departments should work closely with store management to ...

BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, Ohio -- City Council has once again extended a moratorium on the opening of new “small-box” discount stores such as Dollar General and Family Dollar. This time, council has added ...

Rush County, Ind.,—a vibrant community in central Indiana—had an abandoned big box store and an even bigger dream. Their dream was to unite disparate community programs into one place that breaks down ...