District of Columbia / Fems
Agency file
The Fems is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2024, this agency had 2,674 employees with median total compensation of $89,530; the highest distinct record was $291,081.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 2,674 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($89,530) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $133,948 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $64,105. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
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Sean Morgan appears in Fems payroll as a Medical Director, with $291,081 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Medical Director/Fems
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David Vitberg holds the role of Medical Director at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $287,081. Their pay grade is PS3.
Fire Chief/Fems
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At Fems, John Donnelly serves as a Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $271,623. They are classified at grade PS2.
Assistant Medical Director/Fems
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Sean Morgan is a Assistant Medical Director at Fems. Records show a hire date of 2025/06/02. 2024 total compensation came to $265,296. They are classified at grade PS2.
Assistant Fire Chief Operations/Fems
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Kishia Clemencia works as a Assistant Fire Chief Operations for Fems. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. Kishia earned $254,515 in 2024. Their pay grade is 10.
Assistant Fire Chief Services/Fems
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At Fems, Gary Steen serves as a Assistant Fire Chief Services. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $254,515. They are classified at grade 10.
Assistant Fire Chief, Policy & Plan/Fems
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Daniel Mccoy holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief, Policy & Plan at Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $243,910. Their pay grade is 10.
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This Assistant Fire Chief (Ems) record at Fems for Andre Edwards may represent several individuals, totaling $218,733 in 2024.
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Payroll for Anthony Kelleher (Assistant Fire Chief for Opera, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $218,733 in 2024.
Agency Fiscal Officer/Fems
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Jason Bumiller works as a Agency Fiscal Officer for Fems. Their hire date on record is 2025/12/01. Jason earned $214,712 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
Deputy Fire Chief Paramedic/Fems
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Ryan Elborne is a Deputy Fire Chief Paramedic at Fems. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $208,536. They are classified at grade 09B.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fems
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Brian Rudy is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $207,279. They are classified at grade 09.
Deputy Fire Chief Paramedic/Fems
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Oluwafunmike Omasere works as a Deputy Fire Chief Paramedic for Fems. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. Oluwafunmike earned $204,996 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09B.
Deputy Fire Chief Paramedic/Fems
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At Fems, Sean Brooks serves as a Deputy Fire Chief Paramedic. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $204,996. They are classified at grade 09B.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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Keith Long is a Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 36 years. 2024 total compensation came to $199,679. They are classified at grade 08B.
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Payroll for Shawn Downs (Deputy Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $198,267 in 2024.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fems
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Mitchell Kannry holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $198,267. Their pay grade is 09.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fems
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Thomas Chenworth works as a Deputy Fire Chief for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Thomas earned $198,267 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.
General Counsel/Fems
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Rudy Chounoune holds the role of General Counsel at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $196,582. Their pay grade is 03.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fems
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Eric Bowers is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $194,260. They are classified at grade 09.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fems
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Edward Kauffman works as a Deputy Fire Chief for Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Edward earned $194,260 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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At Fems, Frederick Zink serves as a Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $191,359. They are classified at grade 08B.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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Timothy Baker works as a Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed for Fems. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Timothy earned $191,359 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08B.
Deputy Director for Facilities/Fems
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Sean Maccarthy works as a Deputy Director for Facilities for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Sean earned $190,791 in 2024. Their pay grade is 16.
Supervisor Attorney Advisor/Fems
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At Fems, Dwayne Jefferson serves as a Supervisor Attorney Advisor. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $190,198. They are classified at grade 01.
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Payroll for Douglas Pagel (Deputy Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $185,814 in 2024.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fems
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At Fems, Jonathan Davis serves as a Deputy Fire Chief. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,814. They are classified at grade 09.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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At Fems, Derek Weinroth serves as a Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $183,039. They are classified at grade 08B.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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Jeffrey Coombe holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,039. Their pay grade is 08B.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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Nicole Liriano works as a Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed for Fems. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Nicole earned $183,039 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08B.
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Payroll for Jonathan Johnson (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $180,624 in 2024.
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Payroll for Michael Spielman (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $180,624 in 2024.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Charles Finamore may represent several individuals, totaling $180,624 in 2024.
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Payroll for William Simister (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $180,624 in 2024.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Michael Walko may represent several individuals, totaling $180,624 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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Jason Auth is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $180,624. They are classified at grade 08.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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At Fems, Christopher Holmes serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,624. They are classified at grade 08.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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Jack Spencer works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Jack earned $180,624 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
Chief of Staff/Fems
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John Coombs holds the role of Chief of Staff at Fems. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $179,460. Their pay grade is 10.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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At Fems, Donnell Troy serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. Hired in 1988, they have about 36 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $179,156. They are classified at grade 08.