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
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Supervisory IT Specialist (Net/Fems
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Melanie Baisley holds the role of Supervisory IT Specialist (Net at Fems. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $177,840. Their pay grade is 15.
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Derek Hopkins appears in Fems payroll as a Deputy Fire Chief, with $177,368 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Deputy Fire Chief Paramedic/Fems
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Roy Ward is a Deputy Fire Chief Paramedic at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $176,036. They are classified at grade 09B.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fems
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Michael Poetker is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $174,150. They are classified at grade 09.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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Melonie Barnes works as a Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed for Fems. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Melonie earned $173,942 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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At Fems, Roger St Laurent serves as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt. They have served since 1992 (about 32 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $172,923. They are classified at grade 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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At Fems, Angel Lewis serves as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $172,923. They are classified at grade 7B.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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Reginald Paramore holds the role of Captain Paramedic at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $172,923. Their pay grade is 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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James Follin works as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt for Fems. They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). James earned $172,923 in 2024. Their pay grade is 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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Rodney Carter holds the role of Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $172,923. Their pay grade is 7B.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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Jonathan Streat is a Captain Paramedic at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. 2024 total compensation came to $172,923. They are classified at grade 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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Johnetta Watson is a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $172,923. They are classified at grade 7B.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Jeffery Taylor may represent several individuals, totaling $172,770 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Attorney Advisor/Fems
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Monika Dobbs holds the role of Attorney Advisor at Fems. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,697. Their pay grade is 15.
Attorney Advisor/Fems
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Paula Gibbs holds the role of Attorney Advisor at Fems. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $171,697. Their pay grade is 15.
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Payroll for Matthew Cormicle (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $171,692 in 2024.
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Deputy Chief of Staff/Fems
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Alexis Squire holds the role of Deputy Chief of Staff at Fems. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $168,000. Their pay grade is 09.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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Daniel Loughnane holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,564. Their pay grade is 08B.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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Richard Peterson works as a Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed for Fems. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Richard earned $166,379 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08B.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fems
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At Fems, Joseph Robinson serves as a Deputy Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $166,234. They are classified at grade 09.
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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.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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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.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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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.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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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.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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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.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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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.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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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.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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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.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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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.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Ryan Doyle may represent several individuals, totaling $164,227 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Program Financial Accountabili/Fems
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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.
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Payroll for Matthew Imbach (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $163,207 in 2024.
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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.