City of Los Angeles / Fire / Fire Assistant Chief

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Fire Assistant Chief

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

19 employees hold this title in Fire. Median total compensation for the role is $474,353, above the department median of $223,732.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $9.5M
Role median: $474,353
Agency median: $223,732
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$364,630$733,995+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Management Analyst 19
Mechanical Helper 5
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Systems Analyst 5
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Record list

Employees with this title

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Peter Hsiao

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$802,772

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $330,586
Overtime: $395,489
Other pay: $60,394
Benefits: $16,303
Total compensation: $802,772
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3134323131
Row ID: 253134323131382166-0FT

At Fire, Peter Hsiao serves as a Fire Assistant Chief within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $802,772. Their bargaining unit is 22.

Surgey Tomlinson

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$611,725

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $335,825
Overtime: $240,685
Other pay: $13,610
Benefits: $21,605
Total compensation: $611,725
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3833323232
Row ID: 253833323232382166-0FT

At Fire, Surgey Tomlinson serves as a Fire Assistant Chief within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $611,725. They are represented by 22.

Eric Talamantes

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$562,293

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $334,460
Overtime: $192,111
Other pay: $15,111
Benefits: $20,611
Total compensation: $562,293
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3931383937
Row ID: 253931383937382166-0FT

Eric Talamantes works as a Fire Assistant Chief for Fire within Fire Chief Officers. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $562,293 in 2025. They are represented by 22.

Carlos Calvillo

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$561,134

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $332,944
Overtime: $195,483
Other pay: $12,095
Benefits: $20,611
Total compensation: $561,134
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3331393734
Row ID: 253331393734382166-0FT

Carlos Calvillo works as a Fire Assistant Chief for Fire within Fire Chief Officers. Their status is full-time. Carlos earned $561,134 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 22.

Justin Moore

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$550,624

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $312,854
Overtime: $210,264
Other pay: $6,925
Benefits: $20,580
Total compensation: $550,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3336323039
Row ID: 253336323039382166-0FT

At Fire, Justin Moore serves as a Fire Assistant Chief within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $550,624. They are represented by 22.

Luis Aldana

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$538,556

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $323,799
Overtime: $180,246
Other pay: $13,301
Benefits: $21,209
Total compensation: $538,556
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3234363032
Row ID: 253234363032382166-0FT

Luis Aldana is a Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $538,556. They are represented by 22.

William Peralta

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$527,878

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $310,647
Overtime: $194,903
Other pay: $1,716
Benefits: $20,611
Total compensation: $527,878
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2176-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3035333432
Row ID: 253035333432382176-0FT

William Peralta is a Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $527,878. Their bargaining unit is 22.

Tyler Dixon

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$518,404

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $330,647
Overtime: $145,758
Other pay: $20,790
Benefits: $21,209
Total compensation: $518,404
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2176-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3132323137
Row ID: 253132323137382176-0FT

Tyler Dixon is a Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $518,404. Their bargaining unit is 22.

Orin Saunders

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$507,509

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $382,269
Overtime: $84,362
Other pay: $27,624
Benefits: $13,254
Total compensation: $507,509
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3633363231
Row ID: 253633363231382166-0FT

Orin Saunders holds the role of Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $507,509. Union affiliation: 22.

Kristin Crowley

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$474,353

Sub-department: Non-Represented - General Managers
Base pay: $361,907
Overtime: $61,490
Other pay: $30,404
Benefits: $20,553
Total compensation: $474,353
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 00

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 9339-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3138393431
Row ID: 253138393431389339-0FT

Kristin Crowley works as a Fire Assistant Chief for Fire within Non-Represented - General Managers. Their status is full-time. Kristin earned $474,353 in 2025. Union affiliation: 00.

Melford Beard

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$471,189

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $321,311
Overtime: $115,227
Other pay: $14,039
Benefits: $20,611
Total compensation: $471,189
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3034363935
Row ID: 253034363935382166-0FT

Melford Beard is a Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $471,189. Union affiliation: 22.

Vincent Alvarado

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$470,281

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $339,256
Overtime: $108,697
Other pay: $1,716
Benefits: $20,611
Total compensation: $470,281
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3133333137
Row ID: 253133333137382166-0FT

At Fire, Vincent Alvarado serves as a Fire Assistant Chief within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $470,281. They are represented by 22.

Kristina Kepner

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$467,315

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $342,381
Overtime: $96,065
Other pay: $15,615
Benefits: $13,254
Total compensation: $467,315
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3738313633
Row ID: 253738313633382166-0FT

Kristina Kepner is a Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $467,315. Union affiliation: 22.

Scott La Rue

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$463,305

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $312,698
Overtime: $114,782
Other pay: $14,220
Benefits: $21,605
Total compensation: $463,305
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3138333535
Row ID: 253138333535382166-0FT

Scott La Rue is a Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $463,305. Union affiliation: 22.

Douglas Lewis

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$442,646

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $304,908
Overtime: $115,050
Other pay: $2,076
Benefits: $20,611
Total compensation: $442,646
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3032363936
Row ID: 253032363936382166-0FT

At Fire, Douglas Lewis serves as a Fire Assistant Chief within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $442,646. They are represented by 22.

Paul Pham

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$423,580

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $301,153
Overtime: $86,815
Other pay: $13,712
Benefits: $21,900
Total compensation: $423,580
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3439303035
Row ID: 253439303035382166-0FT

Paul Pham holds the role of Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $423,580. Union affiliation: 22.

Elise Brodowy

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$374,802

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $321,978
Overtime: $9,391
Other pay: $23,218
Benefits: $20,215
Total compensation: $374,802
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 3439363032
Row ID: 253439363032382166-0FT

Elise Brodowy holds the role of Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $374,802. They are represented by 22.

Kristine Larson

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$368,661

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $342,066
Overtime: $3,302
Other pay: $1,716
Benefits: $21,577
Total compensation: $368,661
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2176-0
Job Status: Not active
Record Number: 3135353831
Row ID: 253135353831382176-0FT

Kristine Larson is a Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $368,661. They are represented by 22.

Kairi Brown

Fire Assistant Chief/Fire

2025 total comp

$364,630

Sub-department: Fire Chief Officers
Base pay: $318,189
Overtime: $24,114
Other pay: $1,716
Benefits: $20,611
Total compensation: $364,630
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 22

Source-specific fields

FMS Department Code: 38
Job Class Pay Grade: 2166-0
Job Status: Active
Record Number: 343734323233
Row ID: 25343734323233382166-0FT

Kairi Brown holds the role of Fire Assistant Chief at Fire within Fire Chief Officers. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $364,630. Union affiliation: 22.