Late San Diego Firefighter-Paramedic To Be Honored At CA Capitol

SAN DIEGO, CA — Flags at the state Capitol will be flown at half-staff in honor of late San Diego Firefighter-Paramedic Nickolas Ramirez, Gov. Gavin Newsom's office announced Tuesday.

Ramirez, 59, died Feb. 16 from COVID-19 complications.

"Jennifer and I mourn the untimely passing of Firefighter-Paramedic Ramirez and extend our sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues during this painful time," Newsom said in a statement. "Firefighter-Paramedic Ramirez was a dedicated first responder and beloved member of the community who will be dearly missed."

Ramirez joined the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department in 2003. He most recently served as deputy fire marshal in the Community Risk Reduction Division.

He is survived by his wife and two daughters.