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 5
Lieutenant/Fems
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Wendy Pinkney is a Lieutenant at Fems. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $144,967. They are classified at grade 05.
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William Smith holds the role of Lieutenant at Fems. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,967. Their pay grade is 05.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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Kevin Belcher holds the role of Captain Paramedic at Fems. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,312. Their pay grade is 7B.
Captain Paramedic/Fems
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At Fems, Samuel Cutler serves as a Captain Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,312. They are classified at grade 7B.
Lieutenant Paramedic/Fems
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At Fems, Andrew Arnold serves as a Lieutenant Paramedic. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,155. They are classified at grade 5B.
Lieutenant Paramedic/Fems
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Shauna Bailey is a Lieutenant Paramedic at Fems. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). 2024 total compensation came to $143,155. They are classified at grade 5B.
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Michael Cotter works as a Lieutenant Paramedic for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Michael earned $143,155 in 2024. Their pay grade is 5B.
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Ward Caddington is a Lieutenant Paramedic at Fems. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $143,155. They are classified at grade 5B.
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At Fems, Paris Williams serves as a Lieutenant Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,155. They are classified at grade 5B.
Management Program Analyst/Fems
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Andrew Beaton is a Management Program Analyst at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $141,715. They are classified at grade 14.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fems
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Tony White 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 $141,650. Their pay grade is 08.
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Stephen Faulkner works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Stephen earned $141,650 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.
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At Fems, 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.
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This Captain record at Fems for Martin Mcmahon may represent several individuals, totaling $141,506 in 2024.
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Christopher Anderson holds the role of Captain at Fems. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $141,506. Their pay grade is 07.
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Marcus Trotter holds the role of Captain at Fems. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,506. Their pay grade is 07.
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Oleg Pelekhaty works as a Captain for Fems. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Oleg earned $141,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.
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This Captain record at Fems for David Cooksey may represent several individuals, totaling $140,914 in 2024.
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At Fems, David Fitzgerald serves as a Captain. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,914. They are classified at grade 07.
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Darin Mardo is a Captain at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. 2024 total compensation came to $140,914. They are classified at grade 07.
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Shawn Summers is a Captain at Fems. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). 2024 total compensation came to $140,914. They are classified at grade 07.
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Timothy Gross holds the role of Captain at Fems. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,914. Their pay grade is 07.
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Walter Green is a Captain at Fems. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. 2024 total compensation came to $140,914. They are classified at grade 07.
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Sean Gilligan holds the role of Captain at Fems. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,914. Their pay grade is 07.
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Steven Himes is a Captain at Fems. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $140,914. They are classified at grade 07.
Sergeant Paramedic/Fems
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Edwin Lehan holds the role of Sergeant Paramedic at Fems. Hired in 1983, they have about 41 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,662. Their pay grade is 4B.
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Payroll for Lawrence Ferek (Lieutenant, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $138,927 in 2024.
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Henry Faunce appears in Fems payroll as a Lieutenant, with $138,927 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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This Lieutenant record at Fems for William Rose may represent several individuals, totaling $138,927 in 2024.
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Samuel Short appears in Fems payroll as a Lieutenant, with $138,927 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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This Lieutenant record at Fems for Matthew Palmerton may represent several individuals, totaling $138,927 in 2024.
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Michael Coleman appears in Fems payroll as a Lieutenant, with $138,927 reported in 2024 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
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Payroll for Kevin Anderson (Lieutenant, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $138,927 in 2024.
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Payroll for David Pylar (Lieutenant, Fems) may cover more than one person; together they account for $138,927 in 2024.
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This Lieutenant record at Fems for Christopher Tucker may represent several individuals, totaling $138,927 in 2024.
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At Fems, Andrew Cappel serves as a Lieutenant. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,927. They are classified at grade 05.
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James Felder holds the role of Lieutenant at Fems. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $138,927. Their pay grade is 05.
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Corey Goetz holds the role of Lieutenant at Fems. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $138,927. Their pay grade is 05.
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James Candleana works as a Lieutenant for Fems. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). James earned $138,927 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.
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Jeffrey Lare works as a Lieutenant for Fems. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Jeffrey earned $138,927 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.