This section covers the history of California State Fire Training from the early 1900's, to the beginnings of the formal department in the State Department of Education, to it's current home within the State Fire Marshal's Office in CAL FIRE. Our leader in reviewing the history is Chief Ronny J. Coleman, an honorary member of the Marin County Fire Chiefs Association. Chief Coleman wrote his Master's Degree Thesis on "The Evolution of California Fire Service Training and Education" in partial fulfillment of his program at California State Long Beach in May of 1994. This is posted in entirety below for your review.
Our history will eventually include biographies of some of the early, key leaders in developing State Fire Training, such as Chief Thomas Ward and State Fire Training's Ed Bent. An introductory video on Chief Thomas Ward is posted below.
Our history will eventually include biographies of some of the early, key leaders in developing State Fire Training, such as Chief Thomas Ward and State Fire Training's Ed Bent. An introductory video on Chief Thomas Ward is posted below.
Six-minute History Video on Chief Thomas Ward featuring Chief Ronny Coleman. Click the symbol just prior to the word vimeo to see full screen.
Chief Ronny J. Coleman's Masters Degree Thesis on the Evolution of California State Fire Service Training & Education, published with permission below.
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