Metro Nashville / Fir Gsd EMS Operations

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Fir Gsd EMS Operations

Source file: Metro Nashville — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Fir Gsd EMS Operations provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2025, this agency had 467 employees with median total compensation of $86,643; the highest distinct record was $173,199.

Year: 2025
Employees: 467
Median total: $86,643
Highest record: $173,199

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$25$143,696+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 467 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($86,643) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $69,870 (88%)
Overtime — $8,428 (11%)
Other — $1,363 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$27,131

$70,126

$86,643

$96,757

$105,939

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $105,939 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $27,131. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Paramedic

259 · $90,031

Advanced Emergency Med Technician

181 · $74,662

Fire District Chief

23 · $134,019

Fire Operations Chief

4 · $144,866

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 14

Jonathan Scruggs

Advanced Emergency Med Technician/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2025 total comp

$58,636

Base pay: $56,990
Overtime: $1,004
Other pay: $642
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,636

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 298,870
Total Pay: $58,636

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Jonathan Scruggs serves as a Advanced Emergency Med Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,636.

Bradley Hopkins

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2017 total comp

$58,597

Base pay: $53,299
Overtime: $4,823
Other pay: $475
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,597

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 52,567
Total Pay: $58,597

Bradley Hopkins is a Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. 2017 total compensation came to $58,597.

Billy Denton

Paramedic 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2022 total comp

$57,949

Base pay: $52,971
Overtime: $3,612
Other pay: $1,366
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,949

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 183,726
Total Pay: $57,949

Billy Denton works as a Paramedic 2 for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. Billy earned $57,949 in 2022.

Chelsea Kempchinsky

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2018 total comp

$57,914

Base pay: $51,786
Overtime: $5,415
Other pay: $713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,914

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 77,835
Total Pay: $57,914

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Chelsea Kempchinsky serves as a Emerg Medical Technician 2. Their 2018 pay totaled $57,914.

Laura Hitchcox

Paramedic 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2022 total comp

$57,878

Base pay: $52,971
Overtime: $3,321
Other pay: $1,586
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,878

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 183,859
Total Pay: $57,878

Laura Hitchcox is a Paramedic 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. 2022 total compensation came to $57,878.

Cale Hawkins

Paramedic 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2017 total comp

$57,765

Base pay: $52,212
Overtime: $3,153
Other pay: $2,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,765

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 52,556
Total Pay: $57,765

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Cale Hawkins serves as a Paramedic 2. Their 2017 pay totaled $57,765.

Ruvim Markevich

Advanced Emergency Med Technician/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2023 total comp

$57,592

Base pay: $51,416
Overtime: $5,467
Other pay: $709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,592

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 217,798
Total Pay: $57,592

Ruvim Markevich holds the role of Advanced Emergency Med Technician at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,592.

David Wilson

Advanced Emergency Med Technician/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2023 total comp

$57,547

Base pay: $54,619
Overtime: $2,474
Other pay: $454
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,547

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 217,795
Total Pay: $57,547

David Wilson holds the role of Advanced Emergency Med Technician at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2023, their total compensation was $57,547.

Gerard Hamilton Jr

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2019 total comp

$57,488

Base pay: $50,467
Overtime: $6,371
Other pay: $650
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,488

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 104,658
Total Pay: $57,488

Gerard Hamilton Jr works as a Emerg Medical Technician 2 for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. Gerard earned $57,488 in 2019.

Jeffrey Sisk

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2016 total comp

$57,293

Base pay: $52,785
Overtime: $3,760
Other pay: $747
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,293

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 25,934
Total Pay: $57,293

Jeffrey Sisk is a Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. 2016 total compensation came to $57,293.

John Morton

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2020 total comp

$57,089

Base pay: $51,800
Overtime: $4,793
Other pay: $496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,089

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 128,295
Total Pay: $57,089

John Morton holds the role of Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2020, their total compensation was $57,089.

Christopher Cotter

Paramedic 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2020 total comp

$57,042

Base pay: $39,913
Overtime: $8,868
Other pay: $8,261
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,042

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 128,143
Total Pay: $57,042

Christopher Cotter works as a Paramedic 2 for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. Christopher earned $57,042 in 2020.

William Tucker

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2019 total comp

$56,991

Base pay: $52,427
Overtime: $4,023
Other pay: $541
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,991

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 104,893
Total Pay: $56,991

William Tucker is a Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. 2019 total compensation came to $56,991.

William Williams

Paramedic 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2022 total comp

$56,919

Base pay: $52,601
Overtime: $2,955
Other pay: $1,363
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,919

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 184,120
Total Pay: $56,919

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, William Williams serves as a Paramedic 2. Their 2022 pay totaled $56,919.

Emily Mcclintock

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2016 total comp

$56,843

Base pay: $51,248
Overtime: $4,899
Other pay: $697
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,843

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 25,866
Total Pay: $56,843

Emily Mcclintock works as a Emerg Medical Technician 2 for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. Emily earned $56,843 in 2016.

Verda Becker

Paramedic/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2025 total comp

$56,679

Base pay: $50,088
Overtime: $4,216
Other pay: $2,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,679

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 275,041
Total Pay: $56,679

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Verda Becker serves as a Paramedic. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,679.

Cathrine Pruett

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2016 total comp

$56,650

Base pay: $52,785
Overtime: $3,305
Other pay: $560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,650

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 25,904
Total Pay: $56,650

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Cathrine Pruett serves as a Emerg Medical Technician 2. Their 2016 pay totaled $56,650.

Jesse Gullett

Paramedic 1/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2018 total comp

$56,634

Base pay: $51,293
Overtime: $4,761
Other pay: $580
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,634

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 77,802
Total Pay: $56,634

Jesse Gullett holds the role of Paramedic 1 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $56,634.

Desmond Baker

Advanced Emergency Med Technician/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2023 total comp

$56,526

Base pay: $52,608
Overtime: $3,330
Other pay: $588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,526

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 219,431
Total Pay: $56,526

Desmond Baker is a Advanced Emergency Med Technician at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. 2023 total compensation came to $56,526.

Arwen Adkins

Advanced Emergency Med Technician/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2023 total comp

$56,296

Base pay: $51,416
Overtime: $4,267
Other pay: $613
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,296

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 219,426
Total Pay: $56,296

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Arwen Adkins serves as a Advanced Emergency Med Technician. Their 2023 pay totaled $56,296.

William Walker

Paramedic/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2023 total comp

$55,968

Base pay: $47,558
Overtime: $7,485
Other pay: $926
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,968

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 219,415
Total Pay: $55,968

William Walker holds the role of Paramedic at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,968.

Tyler Weidner

Advanced Emergency Med Technician/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2023 total comp

$55,936

Base pay: $52,012
Overtime: $3,309
Other pay: $615
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,936

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 219,412
Total Pay: $55,936

Tyler Weidner holds the role of Advanced Emergency Med Technician at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,936.

Cristian Alvarado

Advanced Emergency Med Technician/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2023 total comp

$55,659

Base pay: $51,416
Overtime: $3,522
Other pay: $720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,659

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 219,399
Total Pay: $55,659

Cristian Alvarado holds the role of Advanced Emergency Med Technician at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2023, their total compensation was $55,659.

Lori Thurman

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2021 total comp

$55,458

Base pay: $52,897
Overtime: $871
Other pay: $1,691
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,458

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 156,249
Total Pay: $55,458

Lori Thurman is a Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. 2021 total compensation came to $55,458.

Christopher Fudge

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2016 total comp

$55,254

Base pay: $44,706
Overtime: $9,937
Other pay: $612
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,254

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 25,796
Total Pay: $55,254

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Christopher Fudge serves as a Emerg Medical Technician 2. Their 2016 pay totaled $55,254.

Matthew Williams

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2020 total comp

$55,112

Base pay: $52,055
Overtime: $2,596
Other pay: $462
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,112

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 128,427
Total Pay: $55,112

Matthew Williams holds the role of Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2020, their total compensation was $55,112.

Peter Ingle

Paramedic/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2023 total comp

$55,061

Base pay: $45,838
Overtime: $2,252
Other pay: $6,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,061

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 219,391
Total Pay: $55,061

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Peter Ingle serves as a Paramedic. Their 2023 pay totaled $55,061.

Richard Tomlinson

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2016 total comp

$55,024

Base pay: $50,865
Overtime: $3,287
Other pay: $872
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,024

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 25,957
Total Pay: $55,024

Richard Tomlinson works as a Emerg Medical Technician 2 for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. Richard earned $55,024 in 2016.

Eric Croley

Paramedic/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2025 total comp

$54,952

Base pay: $53,549
Overtime: $1,269
Other pay: $134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,952

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 278,464
Total Pay: $54,952

Eric Croley works as a Paramedic for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. Eric earned $54,952 in 2025.

Daniel Baker Ii

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2019 total comp

$54,754

Base pay: $50,467
Overtime: $3,722
Other pay: $564
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,754

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 104,423
Total Pay: $54,754

Daniel Baker Ii holds the role of Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,754.

Jeffrey Carter Jr

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2019 total comp

$54,722

Base pay: $51,072
Overtime: $3,012
Other pay: $638
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,722

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 104,549
Total Pay: $54,722

Jeffrey Carter Jr holds the role of Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2019, their total compensation was $54,722.

Tony Gold

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2018 total comp

$54,072

Base pay: $48,720
Overtime: $4,699
Other pay: $653
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,072

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 77,798
Total Pay: $54,072

Tony Gold holds the role of Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $54,072.

Stephanie Read

Advanced Emergency Med Technician/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2025 total comp

$53,696

Base pay: $49,696
Overtime: $3,206
Other pay: $794
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,696

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 295,270
Total Pay: $53,696

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Stephanie Read serves as a Advanced Emergency Med Technician. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,696.

Adrianne Cropper

Paramedic/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2025 total comp

$53,623

Base pay: $46,367
Overtime: $6,086
Other pay: $1,170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,623

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 278,485
Total Pay: $53,623

Adrianne Cropper works as a Paramedic for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. Adrianne earned $53,623 in 2025.

Julian Whitsey

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2018 total comp

$53,610

Base pay: $49,594
Overtime: $3,327
Other pay: $689
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,610

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 78,002
Total Pay: $53,610

Julian Whitsey holds the role of Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. In 2018, their total compensation was $53,610.

Beegees Gold

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2018 total comp

$53,267

Base pay: $48,855
Overtime: $3,714
Other pay: $699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,267

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 77,797
Total Pay: $53,267

Beegees Gold works as a Emerg Medical Technician 2 for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. Beegees earned $53,267 in 2018.

David Hagblom

Paramedic 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2019 total comp

$52,839

Base pay: $40,527
Overtime: $2,682
Other pay: $9,630
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,839

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 104,654
Total Pay: $52,839

David Hagblom works as a Paramedic 2 for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. David earned $52,839 in 2019.

Mark Mitchell

Paramedic/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2023 total comp

$52,804

Base pay: $38,459
Overtime: $1,419
Other pay: $12,927
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,804

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 219,377
Total Pay: $52,804

Mark Mitchell works as a Paramedic for Fir Gsd EMS Operations. Mark earned $52,804 in 2023.

Natalie Rottarr

Fire Fighter 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2018 total comp

$52,745

Base pay: $50,739
Overtime: $1,771
Other pay: $235
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,745

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 77,930
Total Pay: $52,745

At Fir Gsd EMS Operations, Natalie Rottarr serves as a Fire Fighter 2. Their 2018 pay totaled $52,745.

Chad James

Emerg Medical Technician 2/Fir Gsd EMS Operations

2022 total comp

$52,407

Base pay: $41,956
Overtime: $10,098
Other pay: $353
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,407

Source-specific fields

Record ID: 183,879
Total Pay: $52,407

Chad James is a Emerg Medical Technician 2 at Fir Gsd EMS Operations. 2022 total compensation came to $52,407.