Table Talk

Table Talk is based on Chief Coleman’s book The Chief’s Clipboard – 20 Years of Ronny J. Coleman (2006). Hosted by Michael S. Williams, these interviews are set in active fire stations throughout California and cover various topics relating to the fire service including operations, prevention, training, leadership and management.

Ron Coleman

State Fire Marshal for the State of California (retired)

Chief Ronny J. Coleman is the retired State Fire Marshal for the State of California. He has received a Masters of Arts Degree in Vocational Education from Cal State Long Beach, a Bachelors of Science Degree in Political Science from Cal State Fullerton and an Associate of Arts Degree in Fire Science from Rancho Santiago College. Chief Coleman proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

Fire Truck Toys for Men and Boys (Catalogue of Toy Fire Apparatus)

By Ron Coleman | Chief’s File Cabinet, Table Talk

Every young man has a period in life when he wants to be a firefighter. Normally, it strikes his fancy in the early years when is is greatly impressed with the clamor and excitement associated with a fire apparatus clanging and the banging its way ...

Alpha To Omega, The Evolution in Residential Fire Protection

By Ron Coleman | Chief’s File Cabinet, Table Talk

Someone once said that every story has three main elements – the beginning, the middle and the end. In preparing to write this book about the history of the residential – sprinkler concept, teh title was selected because it reflects the beginning ...

Ronny’s Body of Knowledge – Current and past published articles

By Ron Coleman | Chief’s File Cabinet, Table Talk

Over my career, I have been involved with the development of a body of knowledge (BOK) for a wide variety subjects. The concept of BOK is based upon core teachings, skills and the development of research. It often involves rigorous use of ...

Sprinkler Age Magazine

By Ron Coleman | Magazines, Table Talk

The Badge Sprinklers, the next generation Sprinkler Age Magazine

Fire Chief Magazine

By Ron Coleman | Magazines, Table Talk

Be the Master of Your Fate Don’t Let the Future Happen to You – Plan for it Interim Chiefs: Babysitters or substitute teachers? Of Cost and Competencies Philosopher-chief: Ronny J. Coleman Principles of Stewardship Relay Your Message and Pass ...

About Table Talk

By Ron Coleman | Table Talk

The column title is Latin. It means Order out of Chaos. The word Chaos is a term we give to any order of things that produces confusion in our minds. We can feel it at many levels; personal, organizational or even professionally. Usually it is used ...

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