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Fems

Source file: District of Columbia — Public Employee Salary / ingested Jun 18, 2026

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.

Year
2024
Total payroll
$253.7M
Employees
2,674
Median total
$89,530
Highest record
$291,081

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$94,879 (100%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$64,105
$73,440
$89,530
$109,511
$133,948

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).

Largest job titles

Firefighter EMT
1,113 · $74,688
Lieutenant
202 · $126,081
Firefighter Paramedic
163 · $79,663
Sergeant
96 · $107,879

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

Employees

Page 1

La'Kisha LaceyMay be multiple

Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems

2024 total comp
$165,718
Hire date
2001/03/26
Pay grade
7B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,670

La'Kisha Lacey appears in Fems payroll as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt, with $165,718 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Bernie Hayes

Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems

2024 total comp
$165,718
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,718
Hire date
1999/04/12
Pay grade
7B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,479

Bernie Hayes works as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt for Fems. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Bernie earned $165,718 in 2024. Their pay grade is 7B.

Karl Robinson

Captain Paramedic/Fems

2024 total comp
$165,718
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,718
Hire date
1999/04/12
Pay grade
7B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
25,812

Karl Robinson works as a Captain Paramedic for Fems. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Karl earned $165,718 in 2024. Their pay grade is 7B.

Betty Smith

Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems

2024 total comp
$165,718
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,718
Hire date
1997/02/18
Pay grade
7B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,552

Betty Smith is a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt at Fems. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). 2024 total compensation came to $165,718. They are classified at grade 7B.

Tracie Cooper

Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems

2024 total comp
$165,718
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,718
Hire date
1998/03/02
Pay grade
7B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,969

At Fems, Tracie Cooper serves as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $165,718. They are classified at grade 7B.

Susie Dunn

Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems

2024 total comp
$165,718
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,718
Hire date
1999/07/19
Pay grade
7B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,752

At Fems, Susie Dunn serves as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,718. They are classified at grade 7B.

Craig Costello

Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems

2024 total comp
$165,718
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,718
Hire date
1998/07/06
Pay grade
7B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,302

Craig Costello holds the role of Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $165,718. Their pay grade is 7B.

Michael Timmons

Captain Paramedic/Fems

2024 total comp
$165,718
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,718
Hire date
1996/06/24
Pay grade
7B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
28,074

At Fems, Michael Timmons serves as a Captain Paramedic. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,718. They are classified at grade 7B.

Renaldo Bell

Captain Paramedic/Fems

2024 total comp
$165,718
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$165,718
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$165,718
Hire date
1998/07/05
Pay grade
7B

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,712

Renaldo Bell works as a Captain Paramedic for Fems. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. Renaldo earned $165,718 in 2024. Their pay grade is 7B.

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.

Cassandra White

Program Financial Accountabili/Fems

2024 total comp
$164,207
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$164,207
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$164,207
Hire date
2009/03/02
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
25,518

Cassandra White works as a Program Financial Accountabili for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Cassandra earned $164,207 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

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.

Dominique Odesola

Human Resources Officer/Fems

2024 total comp
$162,000
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$162,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$162,000
Hire date
2012/01/09
Pay grade
15

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Management Supervisory Service - Regular
Record ID
25,576

At Fems, Dominique Odesola serves as a Human Resources Officer. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $162,000. They are classified at grade 15.

Michael Lorentz

Captain/Fems

2024 total comp
$161,721
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$161,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,721
Hire date
1992/12/14
Pay grade
07

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,876

Michael Lorentz works as a Captain for Fems. Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service. Michael earned $161,721 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Robert Washington

Captain/Fems

2024 total comp
$161,721
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$161,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,721
Hire date
1986/01/21
Pay grade
07

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,740

At Fems, Robert Washington serves as a Captain. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $161,721. They are classified at grade 07.

Michael Carroll

Captain/Fems

2024 total comp
$161,721
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$161,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$161,721
Hire date
1995/10/30
Pay grade
07

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
27,762

At Fems, Michael Carroll serves as a Captain. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $161,721. They are classified at grade 07.

Christina Foy

Budget Officer/Fems

2024 total comp
$158,522
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$158,522
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$158,522
Hire date
2024/09/23
Pay grade
14

Source-specific fields

Appointment Type
Career Service - Regular
Record ID
26,330

Christina Foy works as a Budget Officer for Fems. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Christina earned $158,522 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.