A San Diego Fire-Rescue firefighter/paramedic died Wednesday from COVID-19 complications.
Nickolas Ramirez, who joined the department in 2003, was a deputy fire marshal assigned to the Community Risk Reduction Division.
"His family became part of the SDFD fire family and were very involved in department and social activities," the fire department shared on Facebook.
Ramirez was an outstanding paramedic, according to the department.
"He treated every patient as if they were a member of his own family. His compassion knew no bounds, both with his fire family and his patients. Nick had a lightning quick wit and made those around him laugh constantly. He always entered a room with a smile and never left without leaving smiles on the faces of others."
The department called Ramirez a family man who cherished time with his wife and two daughters.
They were with him when he passed away in the hospital Wednesday.
