District of Columbia / Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department / Battalion Fire Chief
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Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.
38 employees hold this title in Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $163,717, above the department median of $89,530.
What the records show
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.
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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 →
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.
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Payroll for Jonathan Johnson (Battalion Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department) 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, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $180,624 in 2024.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department for Charles Finamore may represent several individuals, totaling $180,624 in 2024.
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Payroll for William Simister (Battalion Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $180,624 in 2024.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department for Michael Walko may represent several individuals, totaling $180,624 in 2024.
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Jason Auth is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $180,624. They are classified at grade 08.
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At Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, 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.
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Jack Spencer works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Jack earned $180,624 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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At Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, 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.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department for Jeffery Taylor may represent several individuals, totaling $172,770 in 2024.
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Jeffrey Coombe works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Jeffrey earned $172,770 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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Russell Smith Iv is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $172,770. They are classified at grade 08.
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Michael Cosker holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $172,770. Their pay grade is 08.
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Payroll for Matthew Cormicle (Battalion Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $171,692 in 2024.
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Robert Hutchins appears in Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department payroll as a Battalion Fire Chief, with $171,692 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Michael Poles works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Michael earned $171,692 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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Rych Pullen works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Rych earned $171,692 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department for Ryan Doyle may represent several individuals, totaling $164,227 in 2024.
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Robert Richardson works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Robert earned $164,227 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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Payroll for Matthew Imbach (Battalion Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $163,207 in 2024.
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Dabney Hudson appears in Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department payroll as a Battalion Fire Chief, with $163,207 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Richard Polish works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Richard earned $163,207 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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Charles Jones works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Charles earned $163,207 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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At Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, 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.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department for Paul Patterson may represent several individuals, totaling $156,111 in 2024.
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Brian Palmer works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Brian earned $156,111 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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Matthew Woolston holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,111. Their pay grade is 08.
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John Connelly holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $156,111. Their pay grade is 08.
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Payroll for Erik Wiklund (Battalion Fire Chief, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $149,015 in 2024.
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James Sheehan is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $149,015. They are classified at grade 08.
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Kevin Szugye holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,015. Their pay grade is 08.
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Harry Muyleart works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Harry earned $148,396 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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Dennis Carmody is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $148,396. They are classified at grade 08.
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At Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, 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.
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Kenneth Humphries holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $148,396. Their pay grade is 08.
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Tony White holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,650. Their pay grade is 08.
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Stephen Faulkner works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Stephen earned $141,650 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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At Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, 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.