At the command post for the Friars Fire in Mission Valley, San Diego Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief Craig Newell showed Mayor Todd Gloria how the fire department mapped out evacuations for dozens of ...

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 ...