Ethan Klemowicz proudly serves as a SAFER Firefighter with the Cambria Fire Department. Born and raised on California’s Central Coast, he is a graduate of Arroyo Grande High School and is honored to now serve the community he has long called home.

Ethan began his career in public safety in 2015 as a California State Parks Lifeguard at the Oceano Dunes District, where he has served for over a decade. In 2021, he was promoted to Lifeguard II and, in 2019, was recognized by his peers as Lifeguard of the Year. In addition to his operational duties, Ethan serves as an Instructor for the California State Parks Lifeguard Academy, held annually at Huntington State Beach. Teaching and mentoring future lifeguards has been one of the most rewarding aspects of his career, allowing him to help develop the next generation of public safety professionals.

Ethan continued his education at Cuesta College, where he completed the Emergency Medical Technician Program and earned an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts: Arts and Humanities in 2021. During his time at Cuesta, he was also a member of the Cuesta College Men’s Water Polo Team, where he developed a strong foundation in teamwork and commitment.

In 2021, Ethan expanded his service into wildland firefighting by joining Santa Lucia Crew 7. In 2022, he earned the opportunity to serve on the Arroyo Grande Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) Crew 3, where he worked for three seasons as a saw team member. He is also a recent graduate of the Allan Hancock College Fire Academy Battalion 155, where he gained extensive hands-on experience in fire department emergency operations, community-based customer service, and the disciplined roles and responsibilities of a firefighter.

Ethan’s background in ocean rescue, emergency medical services, and wildland firefighting has provided him with a diverse and well-rounded foundation in public safety. He remains committed to continued growth, training, and serving the residents and visitors of Cambria with professionalism and dedication. It is a privilege for him to serve and protect the very community that helped shape him.