Canadian Citizenship for Ramon Ramirez

One of Comox Fire Rescue’s members became an official Canadian citizen on September 2nd.

“I believe that responsible and community-oriented citizens are what makes Canada and the world a better place.” states Ramon Ramirez, a Comox Fire Rescue member since 2016.

“After a few years as a Permanent Resident, I realized that my roots in Canada have grown strong, my wife and children are Canadian, I wear a fire fighter uniform with a Canadian flag on it, and all my friends and members of my fire family are proud Canadians.”

“Ramon has been a huge part of our organization since day one.” says Fire Chief Gord Schreiner. Like all our members, Ramon goes above and beyond everyday to make our community better.

“I feel very fortunate to be in Canada and contribute to my community. Everything I do, must have a HELP component, which is why I love working as a Business Broker. Outside my day job, I support my town through Comox Fire Rescue, my business community by volunteering as a director of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce, and as a Director of Rotary, I try to build a better world for those in need.

“It takes a great deal of time and dedication to be a fire fighter and this includes a big commitment from their families. We are very fortunate to have members like Ramon in our department.” says Schreiner.

“Being Canadian for me means to stand proud of the multiculturalism that Canada was build on, and welcomes. It means to stand strong against injustice and to build a culture of common good, friendship and understanding.” continues Ramirez.

“Thank you, CANADA, for the opportunity to do all of these!, and to my family, my fire family, friends and colleagues who make it easy to love Canada.”

“Congratulations Ramon, keep up the amazing work you do.” Schreiner adds.