Michael Ramirez has over 14 years of experience in firefighting, emergency response training, and construction safety management. He is certified in numerous safety and emergency response programs from CAL FIRE, FEMA, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies. Currently, he owns a construction company and ensures all projects meet safety standards. Previously he held safety leadership roles at CAL FIRE, directing training programs, enforcing regulations, and investigating accidents to improve safety practices.

1. MICHAEL RAMIREZ
1692 Chinook Road, West Sacramento, CA 95691  Phone: 916.642.5219  Email: WorkingFire@hotmail.com
PROFILE: SAFETY MANAGER | SAFETY & EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINER
CALIFORNIA STATE CONTRACTOR #1003790 C61/D06
DEEP KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE IN FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OSHA & DEPARTMENT OF
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CAL/OSHA REGULATIONS
 More than 14 years of experience training and directing safe operating practices as a Firefighter and Director of
Fire training combined with superior knowledge of construction health and safety practices as a business owner.
 Certified instructor for the fire service with strength communicating and applying federal and state OSHA laws
into curriculum and training practices.
 Advocate for the continuous improvement of safety, health, and environmental policies to legislative agencies.
 Comprehensive understanding of government organizations and a superior network of state agency contacts.
 Guide construction staff and sub-contractors on safety compliance and the enforcement of safe work practices.
 Recognize opportunities for improvement through risk assessment and accident investigations and incorporating
new procedures and training to correct safety deficiencies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New Stone Hardscapes Inc. – Sacramento, CA • 2014 - Present
Construction Owner
Manage 2-6 construction team members in the design and construction of a diversity of concrete and natural
stone hardscapes such as waterfalls, walls and decks. Communicate and maintain safety standards according to
Title 8 and ensure projects meet local and state regulations. Participate in daily safety meetings on large-scale
projects and communicate safety topics to team members.
♦ Selected by a large construction company to build a water moat and a new monkey habitat at the Pittsburgh, PA
Zoo. Collaborated closely with the main contractor, designer, and a monkey behaviorist to ensure the habitat
was designed with a high degree of safety and security to prevent escape.
♦ Participated in the El Paso Zoo elephant exhibit remodel. Built a large waterfall while adhering to strict safety
standards and security requirements within the exhibit. Participated in daily safety meetings and communicated
safety messages and topics to team members.
♦ Designed and built preaching areas for a New Mexico church. This project encompassed collaboration with
multiple contactors throughout the build to ensure the new area was up to code.
♦ Selected to direct stone structure design for two premiere landscaping shows, DIY Turf Wars and Yard
Crashers.
Firefighter Academy Battalion CAL FIRE Academy – Sacramento, CA • 2010 - 2015
Division Chief | Director of Fire Training (2012 – 2015)
Optimized the safety of all firefighters as a Type 1 Safety Officer for both incident and fixed facilities. Maximized
operational techniques through continuous analysis of fire training strategies and participation in facility inspections
and annual audits and reviews with OSHA, FEMA and POST. Managed CAL FIRE Academy operations, which
included directing 60+ instructors and administrative officers, overseeing the design of course materials and training
objectives, developing testing procedures and maintaining reporting and documentation for 2000 annual training
participants. Performed serious accident and injury investigations and served as the Public Information Officer for
the communication of emergency and crisis situations to the public and media.

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♦ Strategic partner with Legislative Office in the recommendation and review of fire safety and injury prevention
legislation and its financial and operational impact on CAL FIRE.
♦ Chairman of the Regional Safety Committee in charge of facilitating multiple committee priorities including
researching and implementing innovative safety equipment and ensuring new laws are communicated and
adhered to throughout 6 counties.
♦ Throughout tenure, all external audits of facility training and safety standards have received outstanding marks
with minimal corrections.
Battalion Chief | Acting Director of Fire Training - Firefighter Academy Battalion CAL FIRE Academy
(2010 – 2012)
Managed training strategies and business operations within the Fire Training Division. Provided leadership and
coordination between multiple battalions in the continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge through Firefighter
Academy training courses. Provided Instruction to cadets in Company Officer roles on emergency response,
investigation and prevention for a multitude of crises such as fires, automobile personal injuries, hazardous material
spills, earthquakes, and other natural disasters.
♦ Key member of the Statewide Training Committee that defines fire and emergency response training strategies
and updates curriculum in alignment with new regulations and evolving standards.
CAL FIRE – Sacramento, CA • 2006 - 2010
Fire Captain – Emergency Command Center (Sacramento) | Public Relations (Sacramento) | Unit Training
Officer (Tulare County) | Engine Captain (Fresno County)
Directed the coordination of Regional Fire Protection and Emergency Services in response to emergency
incidents. Allocated interagency resources (OES, National Guard, Local Government) in response to critical
incidents. Partnered with NASA and the U.S. Military to track emergency personnel using NASA imagery. Public
Information Officer in charge of communicating vital safety and emergency status to the media and public.
♦ Promoted state, regional, and local policies for fire safety and prevention. Petitioned to CAL/OSHA for the
elimination of required firefighter masks, which had proven to hinder respiratory functions. The elimination of the
masks saved millions in annual expenses and prevented needless firefighter deaths.
♦ Delivered comprehensive instruction on fire training as a trainer with the State Fire Marshal Certified training
program.
♦ Invested and documented injuries and death as a member of the Major Accident Investigation Team. Identified
accident causes and promoted new policies and improved training in order to prevention accident reoccurrence.
CAL FIRE – Visalia, CA • 2001 - 2007
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Operated fire apparatus during wild land and structural firefighting operations. Maintained and repaired vehicles,
equipment, and fire stations. Conducted fire prevention procedures in order to hinder the spread of fires.
California Department of Transportation – Santa Clara County • 1996 – 2001
Heavy Equipment Operator, Engineering Assistant
Oversaw a team of private contractors on large-scale construction projects. Reviewed and enforced safety practices
and directed daily tailgate safety meetings highlighting incident prevention topics. Contributed to construction
through the operation of a wide range of heavy construction equipment.
Early career experience includes roles as a Firefighter for the California State Department of Forestry and a
position as a Fire Apparatus Engineer with the Fresno County Fire District.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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Volunteer | Sponsored by the Federal State Department
Recruited by the Federal State Department and the US Department of Agriculture to design Ethiopia’s 1st fire and
rescue department. The program was launched with 9 fire engines and 11 ambulances and currently has 100+ fire
engines and 45 ambulances. Visit annually as part of the 5-year plan to train the fire and rescue department on US
standards for emergency response with the goal of building a self-supporting organization.
Volunteer | National Fallen Firefighters
Teach and develop curriculum aimed at preventing firefighters from having accidents or dying in structural fires and
wildfires. Testify in front of state and federal legislators to increase awareness nationally and support new laws and
grants. Participate in the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend as the Safety Officer and volunteer for the
“Every One Goes Home” program.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
 FEMA/NWCG S-404 Safety Officer  OSHA 30 hour Safety Course  FEMA/NWCG ICS-400
 Fire Officer  S-339 Division/Group Supervisor All-Risk  Supervision 5
 Fire Investigation 2A  S-334 Strike Team Leader Engine  Branch Director
 Command 2A, 2B, 2E  Initial Attack Dispatcher  Medical Unit Leader
 Fire Management 2A, 2B  Support Dispatcher  Heavy Equipment Certification
 Regional Instructor Orientation  Supervisory Dispatcher  S-430 Operations Section Chief
 S-403 Public Information Officer  Side Handle Baton, Chemical Control  Incident Communication Manager
 P.C. 832, POST Reserve Level II,
Expandable Baton
 Communication Unit Leader
Certified Instructor: State Fire Marshal Fire Control 1, 2, 3, 4A/4B, 6, and 7 | State Fire Marshal Basic Pump Operation,
Basic Emergency Vehicle Operations | State Fire Marshal Low Angle Rescue, Trench Rescue River and Flood Rescue,
Confined Space Awareness, Auto Extrication, R.I.C. | State Fire Marshal Hazmat - First Responder Operations, Hazmat
– First Responder Operations – Decontamination | State Fire Marshal/NWCG ICS 200, 300, S-130, S-131, S-190, S-
215, S-230, S-290 | CAL-FIRE Public Safety First Aid | CAL-FIRE CPR, AED | American Safety and Health Institute -
First-Aid | C.P.R. | Blood Borne Pathogens | Disaster Preparedness and Safety Programs | National Incident
Management System | Police Officer Standards Training: Emergency Vehicle Operation Course/Pursuit, Emergency
Vehicle Operations Course, Instructor High and Low Speed, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, Instructor
High and Low Speed Pursuit (Law Enforcement)