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 2008, San Diego, February 3 - 7. 

MARCH - Apparatus and maintenance

Bonus Distribution:  CA Emergency Equipment Showcase,  Sacramento , CA  March 19 - 20.

Innovations in apparatus design and proper maintenance techniques will highlight this issue. 

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 2008, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 7 - 12. 

MAY - Wildland Firefighting

As California's population continues to push into the wildland , the rural fire problem increases . Articles in this issue will explore how human resources and technology are combining to lessen the fire impact. 

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 2008, July 22-27 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 2008, August 14-16, Denver , Colorado 

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 2008, September  2-5, Sacramento , CA 

OCTOBER – Emergency Medical Services

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

Bonus Distribution: EMS Expo 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada  October 13 – 17 

NOVEMBER – Health & Safety

A look at personal protective gear  and products for firefighter health and safety. 

DECEMBER – Future Trends in the fire service

Articles in this issue will spotlight innovative programs and new equipment in use.