California / Forestry and Fire Protection / Fire Prevention Specialist I

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Fire Prevention Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

6 employees hold this title in Forestry and Fire Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $60,497, below the department median of $111,787.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $373.9K
Role median: $60,497
Agency median: $111,787
Comparison: Below

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Fire Prevention Specialist beyond California

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $100,136 ranks #1 of 2. See Fire Prevention Specialist across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Salt Lake City

$46,487 · 5

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Julia Martony

Fire Prevention Specialist I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$131,054

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $71,289
Overtime: $57,274
Other pay: $2,491
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,054
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,433
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5413141067501
Salary Total: $5,827
Total Pay: $131,054

Julia Martony holds the role of Fire Prevention Specialist I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,054. Union affiliation: R08.

Chelsea Burkett

Fire Prevention Specialist I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$89,648

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $65,861
Overtime: $21,657
Other pay: $2,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,648
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,433
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5411161067501
Salary Total: $5,297
Total Pay: $89,648

Chelsea Burkett holds the role of Fire Prevention Specialist I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,648. They are represented by R08.

Savanna Birchfield

Fire Prevention Specialist I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$69,636

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $40,089
Overtime: $29,537
Other pay: $11
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,636
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5414161067501
Salary Total: $3,730
Total Pay: $69,636

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Savanna Birchfield serves as a Fire Prevention Specialist I within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $69,636. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Connie Ward

Fire Prevention Specialist I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$51,357

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $32,930
Overtime: $16,136
Other pay: $2,291
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,357
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,433
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5411111067502
Salary Total: $2,649
Total Pay: $51,357

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Connie Ward serves as a Fire Prevention Specialist I within Forestry. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,357. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Natalie Klemek

Fire Prevention Specialist I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$32,253

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $24,969
Overtime: $2,491
Other pay: $4,793
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,253
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,874
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5414191067501
Salary Total: $5,118
Total Pay: $32,253

Natalie Klemek is a Fire Prevention Specialist I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $32,253. Union affiliation: R08.

Matthew Lumadue

Fire Prevention Specialist I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,410
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5414191067501
Salary Total: $4,631
Total Pay: $1,500

Matthew Lumadue works as a Fire Prevention Specialist I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $0 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.