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 3
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Human Resources Officer/Fems
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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.
Captain/Fems
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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.
Captain/Fems
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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.
Captain/Fems
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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.
Budget Officer/Fems
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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.
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Charles Steptoe appears in Fems payroll as a Captain Paramedic, with $158,513 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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This Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt record at Fems for Philip Lammert may represent several individuals, totaling $158,513 in 2024.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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John Lato is a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt at Fems. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). 2024 total compensation came to $158,513. They are classified at grade 7B.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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At Fems, Joseph Papariello serves as a Captain Paramedic. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,513. They are classified at grade 7B.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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At Fems, Jonathan Botwin serves as a Captain Paramedic. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,513. They are classified at grade 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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At Fems, Erin Humphrey serves as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $158,513. They are classified at grade 7B.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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At Fems, Rosalio Ruiz serves as a Captain Paramedic. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $158,513. They are classified at grade 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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At Fems, Sharon Moulton serves as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $158,513. They are classified at grade 7B.
Diversity Program Manager/Fems
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Kenneth Hunter is a Diversity Program Manager at Fems. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $158,116. They are classified at grade 14.
Lieutenant Paramedic/Fems
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Timothy Rogers works as a Lieutenant Paramedic for Fems. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. Timothy earned $156,170 in 2024. Their pay grade is 5B.
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This Battalion Fire Chief record at Fems for Paul Patterson may represent several individuals, totaling $156,111 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
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Payroll for Brian Mcallister (Captain, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $154,982 in 2024.
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This Captain record at Fems for Ryan Gochenauer may represent several individuals, totaling $154,982 in 2024.
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Courtney Bass appears in Fems payroll as a Captain, with $154,982 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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This Captain record at Fems for Joseph Mcnally may represent several individuals, totaling $154,982 in 2024.
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This Captain record at Fems for Michael Engels may represent several individuals, totaling $154,982 in 2024.
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Payroll for Christopher Hershey (Captain, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $154,982 in 2024.
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Michael Walker appears in Fems payroll as a Captain, with $154,982 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Payroll for Brian Gray (Captain, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $154,982 in 2024.
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This Captain record at Fems for Michael Roop may represent several individuals, totaling $154,982 in 2024.
Captain/Fems
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Christopher Maggi works as a Captain for Fems. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. Christopher earned $154,982 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.
Captain/Fems
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Christopher Zdobysz holds the role of Captain at Fems. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $154,982. Their pay grade is 07.
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Jan Sipes holds the role of Captain at Fems. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $154,982. Their pay grade is 07.
Captain/Fems
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At Fems, Berlin Hiligh serves as a Captain. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,982. They are classified at grade 07.
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David Keefe works as a Captain for Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. David earned $154,982 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.
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Chad Breen is a Captain at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $154,982. They are classified at grade 07.
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Derek Brachetti works as a Captain for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Derek earned $154,982 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.
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Marshall Davies holds the role of Captain at Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,982. Their pay grade is 07.
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At Fems, Micheal Freeman serves as a Captain. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,982. They are classified at grade 07.