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District of Columbia / Fems / Battalion Fire Chief

Job-title file

Battalion Fire Chief

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

38 employees hold this title in Fems. Median total compensation for the role is $163,717, above the department median of $89,530.

Employees
38
Total payroll
$6.2M
Role median
$163,717
Agency median
$89,530
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$141,650$180,624+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 38 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare jurisdictions

Battalion Fire Chief beyond District of Columbia

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In District of Columbia, the median of $163,717 ranks #1 of 5. See Battalion Fire Chief across all of District of Columbia

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Charlotte
$140,780 · 41
City of Memphis
$110,161 · 39
City of Baltimore
$109,545 · 65
City of Greensboro
$109,054 · 20

Median total compensation for comparable Battalion Fire Chief roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Jonathan JohnsonMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$180,624
Hire date
2000/12/18
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,842

Payroll for Jonathan Johnson (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $180,624 in 2024.

Michael SpielmanMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$180,624
Hire date
2000/10/10
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,084

Payroll for Michael Spielman (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $180,624 in 2024.

Charles FinamoreMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$180,624
Hire date
2000/12/18
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
39,770

This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Charles Finamore may represent several individuals, totaling $180,624 in 2024.

William SimisterMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$180,624
Hire date
2000/01/03
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
28,183

Payroll for William Simister (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $180,624 in 2024.

Michael WalkoMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$180,624
Hire date
2001/03/26
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,995

This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Michael Walko may represent several individuals, totaling $180,624 in 2024.

Jason Auth

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$180,624
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$180,624
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,624
Hire date
2000/04/10
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,766

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.

Christopher Holmes

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$180,624
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$180,624
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,624
Hire date
2000/04/10
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,543

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.

Jack Spencer

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$180,624
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$180,624
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$180,624
Hire date
2004/10/10
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,900

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.

Donnell Troy

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$179,156
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$179,156
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$179,156
Hire date
1988/07/18
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,497

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.

Jeffery TaylorMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$172,770
Hire date
2003/12/15
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,732

This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Jeffery Taylor may represent several individuals, totaling $172,770 in 2024.

Jeffrey Coombe

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$172,770
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$172,770
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,770
Hire date
2003/12/15
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,552

Jeffrey Coombe works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Jeffrey earned $172,770 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Russell Smith Iv

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$172,770
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$172,770
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,770
Hire date
2003/12/15
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,797

Russell Smith Iv is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $172,770. They are classified at grade 08.

Michael Cosker

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$172,770
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$172,770
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$172,770
Hire date
2003/12/15
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,708

Michael Cosker holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $172,770. Their pay grade is 08.

Matthew CormicleMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$171,692
Hire date
2000/01/03
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,631

Payroll for Matthew Cormicle (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $171,692 in 2024.

Robert HutchinsMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$171,692
Hire date
2000/04/10
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,150

Robert Hutchins appears in Fems payroll as a Battalion Fire Chief, with $171,692 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Michael Poles

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$171,692
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$171,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,692
Hire date
2000/10/10
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,913

Michael Poles works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Michael earned $171,692 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Rych Pullen

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$171,692
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$171,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$171,692
Hire date
2000/01/03
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,622

Rych Pullen works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Rych earned $171,692 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Ryan DoyleMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$164,227
Hire date
2004/08/09
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,728

This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Ryan Doyle may represent several individuals, totaling $164,227 in 2024.

Robert Richardson

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$164,227
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$164,227
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,227
Hire date
2004/01/26
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,799

Robert Richardson works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Robert earned $164,227 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Matthew ImbachMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$163,207
Hire date
2001/03/26
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,892

Payroll for Matthew Imbach (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $163,207 in 2024.

Dabney HudsonMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$163,207
Hire date
2000/12/18
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,583

Dabney Hudson appears in Fems payroll as a Battalion Fire Chief, with $163,207 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Richard Polish

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$163,207
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$163,207
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,207
Hire date
2000/04/10
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
45,135

Richard Polish works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Richard earned $163,207 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Charles Jones

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$163,207
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$163,207
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,207
Hire date
2000/10/10
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,378

Charles Jones works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Charles earned $163,207 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Brian Phillips

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$163,207
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$163,207
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$163,207
Hire date
2000/01/03
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,590

At Fems, Brian Phillips serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $163,207. They are classified at grade 08.

Paul PattersonMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$156,111
Hire date
2003/12/15
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,138

This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Paul Patterson may represent several individuals, totaling $156,111 in 2024.

Brian Palmer

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$156,111
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$156,111
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,111
Hire date
2004/06/14
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,218

Brian Palmer works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Brian earned $156,111 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Matthew Woolston

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$156,111
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$156,111
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,111
Hire date
2004/04/19
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,087

Matthew Woolston holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,111. Their pay grade is 08.

John Connelly

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$156,111
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$156,111
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$156,111
Hire date
2004/06/14
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,570

John Connelly holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $156,111. Their pay grade is 08.

Erik WiklundMay be multiple

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$149,015
Hire date
2007/01/08
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,020

Payroll for Erik Wiklund (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $149,015 in 2024.

James Sheehan

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$149,015
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$149,015
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,015
Hire date
2007/09/17
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,039

James Sheehan is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $149,015. They are classified at grade 08.

Kevin Szugye

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$149,015
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$149,015
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$149,015
Hire date
2007/01/08
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,885

Kevin Szugye holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,015. Their pay grade is 08.

Harry Muyleart

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$148,396
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,396
Hire date
2004/04/19
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,603

Harry Muyleart works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Harry earned $148,396 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Dennis Carmody

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$148,396
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,396
Hire date
2003/12/15
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,301

Dennis Carmody is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $148,396. They are classified at grade 08.

Thomas Williams

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$148,396
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,396
Hire date
2004/10/17
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,987

At Fems, Thomas Williams serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $148,396. They are classified at grade 08.

Kenneth Humphries

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$148,396
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$148,396
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$148,396
Hire date
2002/07/15
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,595

Kenneth Humphries holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $148,396. Their pay grade is 08.

Tony White

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$141,650
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$141,650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,650
Hire date
2007/10/29
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,960

Tony White holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fems. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,650. Their pay grade is 08.

Stephen Faulkner

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$141,650
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$141,650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,650
Hire date
2007/04/30
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,636

Stephen Faulkner works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Stephen earned $141,650 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Patrick Garrott

Battalion Fire Chief/Fems

2024 total comp
$141,650
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$141,650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$141,650
Hire date
2009/04/27
Pay grade
08

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,886

At Fems, Patrick Garrott serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,650. They are classified at grade 08.