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 4
Captain/Fems
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Richard Polish works as a Captain for Fems. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Richard earned $154,982 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.
Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed/Fems
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David Schott is a Battalion Fire Chief – Paramed at Fems. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). 2024 total compensation came to $151,452. They are classified at grade 08B.
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Benjamin Sternberg appears in Fems payroll as a Captain Paramedic, with $151,308 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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Alexander Capece works as a Captain Paramedic for Fems. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Alexander earned $151,308 in 2024. Their pay grade is 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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Chazzreno Ca' Merono holds the role of Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt at Fems. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $151,308. Their pay grade is 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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At Fems, Derek Mcmahan serves as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $151,308. They are classified at grade 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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At Fems, Marcus Drucker serves as a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,308. They are classified at grade 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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Robert Raymer is a Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt at Fems. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $151,308. They are classified at grade 7B.
Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt/Fems
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Richard Platz holds the role of Battalion EMS Supervisor (Capt at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,308. Their pay grade is 7B.
Chief Communications Officer/Fems
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At Fems, Gretchen Michael serves as a Chief Communications Officer. Records show a hire date of 2026/02/09. Their 2024 pay totaled $150,000. They are classified at grade 10.
Lieutenant Paramedic/Fems
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At Fems, Corey Brimage serves as a Lieutenant Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,663. They are classified at grade 5B.
Marine Pilot/Fems
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Richard Schaffer works as a Marine Pilot for Fems. Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service. Richard earned $149,563 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.
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Payroll for Erik Wiklund (Battalion Fire Chief, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $149,015 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Lieutenant Paramedic/Fems
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Timothy Bennett is a Lieutenant Paramedic at Fems. Hired in 1992, they have about 32 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $148,745. They are classified at grade 5B.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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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.
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Payroll for Christopher Adams (Captain, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $148,244 in 2024.
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Payroll for Christopher Moore (Captain, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $148,244 in 2024.
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Payroll for Phillip Gervais (Captain, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $148,244 in 2024.
Captain/Fems
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Chad Kelly holds the role of Captain at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,244. Their pay grade is 07.
Captain/Fems
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Charles Finamore is a Captain at Fems. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). 2024 total compensation came to $148,244. They are classified at grade 07.
Captain/Fems
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Djante Rodgers is a Captain at Fems. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $148,244. They are classified at grade 07.
Captain/Fems
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Adam Moose holds the role of Captain at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,244. Their pay grade is 07.
Captain/Fems
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Philip Stevens is a Captain at Fems. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $148,244. They are classified at grade 07.
Captain/Fems
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Zachary Kipple holds the role of Captain at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,244. Their pay grade is 07.
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At Fems, Robert Bozarth serves as a Captain. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,244. They are classified at grade 07.
Captain/Fems
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Michael Fitzgerald works as a Captain for Fems. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Michael earned $148,244 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.
Captain/Fems
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Michael Puglisi is a Captain at Fems. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $148,244. They are classified at grade 07.
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Timothy Mcgann works as a Captain for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Timothy earned $148,244 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.
Captain/Fems
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At Fems, Peter Dziubla serves as a Captain. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $148,244. They are classified at grade 07.
Captain/Fems
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Ryan Fischer is a Captain at Fems. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $148,244. They are classified at grade 07.
Chief Management Operations/Fems
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Zavier Pyles is a Chief Management Operations at Fems. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $148,172. They are classified at grade 15.
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Charles Isbell appears in Fems payroll as a Marine Pilot/Engineer Paramedi, with $147,368 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Richard Stillwell appears in Fems payroll as a Captain, with $147,320 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Lieutenant/Fems
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Edward Charron holds the role of Lieutenant at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,967. Their pay grade is 05.
Lieutenant/Fems
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Thomas Forrester is a Lieutenant at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 39 years. 2024 total compensation came to $144,967. They are classified at grade 05.