JANUARY - Homeland Security
A look at California's preparation for possible terrorist actions.

FEBRUARY - Natural Disaster Response
Earthquakes, flood and massive wildfires - how the emergency services can prepare for these specialized responses.
Bonus Distribution: Firehouse World 2009, San Diego, February 15-19.

MARCH - Apparatus and maintenance
Innovations in apparatus design and proper maintenance techniques will highlight this issue.
Bonus Distribution: Fire Expo 2009, Sacramento, April 9.

APRIL - Training
Proper training for every emergency is vital to a department. Articles will highlight effective training methods and techniques necessary to insure a well-prepared fire force.
Bonus Distribution: FDIC 2009, Indianapolis, Indiana,  April 20-25.

MAY - Emergency Medical Services
California firefighters respond to an ever-increasing number of emergency medical calls. This issue will focus on EMS programs as well as the political climate surrounding public sector EMS.

JUNE - Structural Firefighting
Fireground strategy for structural firefighter as well as tactics and specialized equipment will be featured.

JULY - Volunteer Fire Departments
This issue will center on how volunteer departments are meeting the challenges of retention, recruitment and training.
Bonus Distribution: Firehouse Expo 2009, July 21-26 Baltimore, MD

AUGUST - Fire Prevention
Articles in this issue will explore what is working in communities throughout California to prevent fire in urban and wildland areas.
Bonus Distribution: Fire Rescue International 2009, August 24-28, Dallas, Texas.

SEPTEMBER - Haz Mat
Chemicals, petroleum and a host of other products are produced and are transported throughout California. Articles dealing with cleanup and prevention of haz mat catastrophes will be featured.
Bonus Distribution: Haz Mat Continuing Challenge 2009, September 8-11, Sacramento

OCTOBER - Wildland Firefighting
As California's population continues to push into the wildlands, the rural fire problem increases. Articles in this issue will explore how human resources and technology are combining to lessen the wildland fire impact.
Bonus Distribution: EMS Expo 2009 October 26-30, Atlanta, Georgia

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER - Future Trends
Articles in this issue will spotlight innovative programs and new equipment in use
Bonus Section - 2010 California Hot Shots calendar.