Miguel Pantoja is an Ecuadorian fire lieutenant with over 13 years of experience in firefighting and safety roles. He has worked for companies such as KBR, Inc., CSR Fire and Security, DynCorp International, and Pacific Architects and Engineers Inc. in locations including Djibouti, Afghanistan, Ascension Island, and Ecuador. Pantoja has extensive training and certifications in firefighting, hazardous materials response, fire inspection, and fire safety instruction. He is fluent in English and Spanish and has a background in information technology and education.