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About Ronald J. Pawley
Firefighter professional Ronald J. Pawley served as Kodak Fire Department (KFD) Deputy Chief then quickly promoted to Executive Deputy Fire Chief from 1983 to 1986 until his retirement .. Prior to attaining this position, Ronald J. Pawley began at Eastman Kodak Company as a chemical firefighter. He made his way through the ranks in numerous offices including Inspector, Lieutenant, Captain, and Line Deputy. Ronald J. Pawley possessed extensive knowledge in firefighting techniques and strategies and participated in a number of specialty programs including attending an internationally acclaimed foam fire school sponsored by the Texas A&M University campus in College Station, Texas. He represented the Kodak Fire Department when Monroe County began to form a HAZMAT (hazardous materials) coordinated organization.
As a representative of KFD, Ronald J. Pawley helped create a dialogue with other fire prevention professionals to form the Monroe County Hazardous Materials Organization. Ronald J. Pawley contributed and gained information on implementing HAZMAT techniques. Ronald J. Pawley collaborated with other industrial chemical firefighting groups, municipal fire departments, medical first responders, and rescue to ensure they were well trained.
Ronald J. Pawley helped take the initiative to facilitate mock incidents to help train the techniques and for establishing standards of instruction and application of HAZMAT response and implementation. His role as representative aided in his position as Executive Deputy Fire Chief, where he was responsible for assigning roles and duties during emergency response incidents. Ronald J. Pawley effectively delegated inspections and maintenance of fire equipment, ensuring presence of medical support teams, and arranging training classes for Eastman Kodak Company employees on the importance of proper fire prevention and protection procedures.
When a generous retirement package became available to all Kodak employees in June, 1986, many of the KPFD supervision opted to retire.. ACTING FIRE CHIEF, RONALD J. PAWLEY, was instrumental in promoting the most competent, skilled employees to fill the supervisory positions.
A high profile attorney told Ronald J. Pawley that he should consider becoming an expert witness in HAZMAT litigations on the national and international stage. The lawyer stated that Ronald J. Pawley’s credentials and resume regarding HAZMATS would be a valuable resource considering he was a chief officer in one of the largest chemical fire fighting organization in the world during the 1980’s.
Ronald J. Pawley's Schools
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University of Rochester & Rochester Institute of Technology
While working in the Kodak Fire Department, I was asked to take courses at Rochester Institute of Technology through the College of Continuing Education in the Department of Management. I received a diploma On May 22, 1982. This was in preparation of my promotions to upper management in the KPFD. I also attended numerous seminars at the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, The National Fire Protection association (NFPA) in handling hazardous Materials Transportation emergencies in Columbus< Ohio in 1978-1979. Attended the international acclaimed National Fire Foam School in College Station, Texas in 1982: Attended NYS Dept. of Health Emergency Medical Services Program: Safety Systems Inc. in September, 1981 for incident prevention & control – Industrial Hazardous Materials.
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Ronald J. Pawley's Companies
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EASTMAN KODAK CO.
1953 - 1986
- Rochester, New York
EXECUTIVE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF (Retired)
SHORTLY AFTER MY EMPLOYMENT WITH EK IN 1953, I WENT INTO ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE FROM THE ARMY RESERVES. WHEN I COMPLETED MY TOUR OF DUTY, I WENT BACK TO KODAK, AND JOINED THE KODAK PARK FIRE DEPARTMENT (KPFD) – LAUDED, IN THE 1980’S, AS ONE OF THE LARGEST CHEMICAL FIREFIGHTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WORLD. I BEGAN AS A CHEMICAL FIRE FIGHTER, PROMOTED TO INSPECTOR, LIEUTENANT, CAPTAIN, LINE DEPUTY – THEN PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF IN 1982
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Ronald J. Pawley's Publications
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The Harbor Community of Charlotte in Rochester, Ronald J. Pawley
June, 2011
By Ronald J. Pawley
[The Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse in Charlotte, the northernmost neighborhood of Rochester, New York.]
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[Author: Matthew D. Wilson. Posted at Wikimedia Commons.]
As a longtime resident of Rochester, New York, I was invited in 2000 by the president of Charlotte Harbor Merchants Association to join the Harbortown Planning and Development Advisory Board as a member of the Economic Development Subcommittee. In this role I was charged with improving the commercial viability of Charlotte, a historic neighborhood of Rochester and home of the Port of Rochester. Proposals which I have examined include developing the harbor for year-round use, accommodating increased vehicle traffic, increasing the number of bed-and-breakfast inns in the area, and construction of a new theater and conference center.
The Charlotte neighborhood is one of Rochester’s most vibrant districts with a rich history. Situated along Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Genesee River, Charlotte gained prominence as a center of trade between the United States and Canada in the early 19th century. It was predicted to become the major urban hub of the region before the City of Rochester’s perch beside the recently completed Erie Canal gave it dominance. As lake trade diminished, Charlotte became a popular summer resort destination, with numerous ferries plying its harbor and electric trolleys running from Rochester beginning 1889. In 1916, Charlotte was officially annexed by its larger neighbor. Charlotte went into decline during the Great Depression, with the last ferry service ending in 1949. In 2004, an attempt was made to launch high-speed ferry service from the harbor to Toronto, but this fizzled out within a year.
Despite its struggles over the years, Charlotte remains a vibrant part of the city of Rochester. It features numerous historical landmarks, including the Charlotte-Genesee Lighthouse, which was constructed in 1822. The Harbor District also features the Genesee Riverway and trail network, a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Its beaches are a major draw for visitors and residents alike in the summertime, with annual harbor events including the Boat Parade of Lights and the Harbor & Carousel Festival.
About the Author: Since retiring from a position as Executive Deputy Fire Chief of the Kodak Fire Department at Eastman Kodak Company in 1986, Ronald J. Pawley has remained active in Rochester community affairs.
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