Fire Captains Fire captains supervise the on-duty crew, which includes one engineer and one L to R:  Fire Captains Steve Bitto, William Hollingsworth, and Michael Gallagher firefighter. They also handle emergency calls and other fire department duties. Each brings a specific area of expertise to the Cambria CSD Fire Department.   Captain Steve Bitto was a volunteer firefighter with the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department for eight years prior to being hired by the CCSD Fire Department in January 1990. In 1994, he was promoted to Fire Captain/Prevention Officer and is currently responsible for public education, emergency response, and is the team coordinator for the North Coast Ocean Rescue. Captain William Hollingsworth launched his career in 1991 as a volunteer firefighter with the CCSD Fire Department and EMT for the Cambria Community Healthcare District.  He attended the Allan Hancock Fire Academy and Stanford/Foothill paramedic program and worked as a paramedic/shift superrvisor for 11 years prior to assuming his position as Fire Captain in Cambria.  His responsibilities with the CCSD Fire Department include handling all emergency responses on his shift and managing the Fire Hazard Fuel Reduction Program. Captain Michael Gallagher has been with the CCSD Fire Department since 2003 and has more than 12 years experience as a firefighter/fire captain. His key responsibilities include managing fire, medical, rescue, hazardous materials and other emergencies. He is also involved in training, maintenance of equipment, inspection and installation of child car seats, residential and commercial fire inspections and other Fire Department functions. Captain Gallagher is also a licensed Emergency Medical Technician-Defibrillation.