Engineers Engineers are required to be certified firefighters as well as Emergency Medical L to R:  Engineers Ryan Maloney, Emily Torlano, and Paul Ellis Technicians (EMTs). The engineers drive and maintain firefighting vehicles and are responsible for pumping water during fires and other emergencies. Ryan Maloney started with the CCSD as a Reserve Firefighter in 1999 and was promoted to full-time Fire Engineer in January 2005. From 1997-2006, Ryan was with the Arroyo Grande Fire Department as Engineer II and OIC. He holds numerous certifications for firefighting and engineering, and is working on his captain certifications. Emily Torlano began her career with the CCSD Fire Department as a Reserve Firefighter in 2000 and was promoted to full-time Fire Engineer in January 2005. In addition to her numerous certifications and course work in firefighting, she is also a paramedic and occasionally works for the Cambria Community Healthcare District. She graduated from the Allan Hancock Fire Academy. Paul Ellis has been a Fire Engineer with the CCSD Fire Department since October 2005. Prior to that he was with the Parker Colorado Fire Department for three years. He began his fire service career in 1968 with the U.S. Air Force and was a Los Angeles City firefighter from 1970-1991. .