California / Forestry and Fire Protection / Forestry Technician

Job-title file

Forestry Technician

Operate, maintain, and repair equipment or facilities, performing skilled hands-on work.

192 employees hold this title in Forestry and Fire Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $69,708, below the department median of $111,787.

Employees: 192
Total payroll: $13M
Role median: $69,708
Agency median: $111,787
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$2,208$132,921+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 192 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Forestry Technician pay vs. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians — about 6,640 people — is $58,120. Forestry and Fire Protection pays a median base salary of $52,812 for this role, 9% below that figure — about the 36th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Forestry and Fire Protection sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,680

$48,550

$58,120

$75,280

$91,480

Forestry and Fire Protection median · $52,812

The bar is the range of annual wages for Forest and Conservation Technicians across every employer in California, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Forestry and Fire Protection’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Forest and Conservation Technicians — about 30,410 people — is $54,560. Forestry and Fire Protection’s median base salary is 3% below that national figure, about the 44th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$40,330

$47,360

$54,560

$68,600

$83,630

Forestry and Fire Protection median · $52,812

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 163 of 192 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Forestry and Fire Protection is $69,708, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across California

Forestry Technician is held in 2 California departments. In Forestry and Fire Protection, the median of $69,708 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Parks and Recreation

$47,003 · 50

Median total compensation for the Forestry Technician role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Forestry Technician beyond California

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $59,155 ranks #2 of 6. See Forestry Technician across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Tennessee

$59,381 · 60

South Carolina

$56,135 · 9

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$51,576 · 12,181

Arkansas

$23,335 · 7

Utah

$11,477 · 28

Median total compensation for comparable Forestry Technicianroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Everardo Rodriguez

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$35,469

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $29,836
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,633
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,469
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,148
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121085904
Salary Total: $4,044
Total Pay: $35,469

Everardo Rodriguez holds the role of Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $35,469. Union affiliation: R08.

Oscar Villanueva

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$34,058

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $14,602
Overtime: $1,182
Other pay: $18,274
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,058
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,632
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423161085010
Salary Total: $4,632
Total Pay: $34,058

Oscar Villanueva works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Oscar earned $34,058 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Quinton Reilly

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$29,908

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $23,771
Overtime: $4,837
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,908
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tuolumne
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181085003
Salary Total: $3,730
Total Pay: $29,908

Quinton Reilly holds the role of Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $29,908. Union affiliation: R08.

Van Collinsworth

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$29,866

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $19,426
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,441
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,866
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,896
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141085904
Salary Total: $4,896
Total Pay: $29,866

Van Collinsworth is a Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,866. They are represented by R08.

Liam Mckernan

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$29,469

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $28,725
Overtime: $744
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,469
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tuolumne
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181085009
Salary Total: $3,730
Total Pay: $29,469

Liam Mckernan is a Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $29,469. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Katie Smith

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$29,437

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $24,587
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,437
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Siskiyou
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422141085904
Salary Total: $3,917
Total Pay: $29,437

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Katie Smith serves as a Forestry Technician within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $29,437. Union affiliation: R08.

Edwin Byrnes

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$29,362

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $15,649
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,362
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Yolo

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,808
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421141085002
Salary Total: $5,048
Total Pay: $29,362

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Edwin Byrnes serves as a Forestry Technician within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $29,362. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Sergio Jack Manzano

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$28,476

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $22,699
Overtime: $2,538
Other pay: $3,240
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,476
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,250
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423161085008
Salary Total: $4,250
Total Pay: $28,476

Sergio Jack Manzano works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Sergio earned $28,476 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Natalie Narbeth

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$28,257

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $26,242
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,015
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,257
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,148
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121085904
Salary Total: $4,044
Total Pay: $28,257

Natalie Narbeth works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Natalie earned $28,257 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Marina Stein

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$27,542

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $26,925
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,542
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mariposa
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,335
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424141085904
Salary Total: $4,227
Total Pay: $27,542

Marina Stein works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Marina earned $27,542 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Esteban Magallon

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$27,381

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $22,427
Overtime: $2,496
Other pay: $2,458
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,381
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,440
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121085008
Salary Total: $4,440
Total Pay: $27,381

Esteban Magallon holds the role of Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,381. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Dave Funes Velazquez

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$27,129

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $21,328
Overtime: $4,501
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,129
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tuolumne

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181085002
Salary Total: $3,730
Total Pay: $27,129

Dave Funes Velazquez holds the role of Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,129. They are represented by R08.

Michael Chandler

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$19,543

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $18,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,543
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Placer
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422161085008
Salary Total: $3,730
Total Pay: $19,543

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Michael Chandler serves as a Forestry Technician within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,543. They are represented by R08.

Brian Chacon

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$19,034

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $16,904
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,034
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,562
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421141085001
Salary Total: $4,562
Total Pay: $19,034

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Brian Chacon serves as a Forestry Technician within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $19,034. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Brennen Stalker

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$18,624

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $15,613
Overtime: $25
Other pay: $2,986
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tuolumne
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,248
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181085007
Salary Total: $5,248
Total Pay: $18,624

Brennen Stalker works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Brennen earned $18,624 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Natalie Steeneken

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$18,267

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $14,242
Overtime: $715
Other pay: $3,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,267
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141085001
Salary Total: $3,917
Total Pay: $18,267

Natalie Steeneken holds the role of Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $18,267. Union affiliation: R08.

Christopher Casillas

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$15,948

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $11,787
Overtime: $4,161
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,948
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Calaveras
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,148
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181085009
Salary Total: $4,044
Total Pay: $15,948

Christopher Casillas works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $15,948 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Michael Fisher

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$15,336

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $13,085
Overtime: $1,211
Other pay: $1,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,336
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141085003
Salary Total: $3,730
Total Pay: $15,336

Michael Fisher works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $15,336 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Michael Clark Rentas

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$10,418

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $6,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,753
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,418
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,250
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5427201085904
Salary Total: $4,250
Total Pay: $10,418

Michael Clark Rentas is a Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $10,418. Union affiliation: R08.

Keely Gates

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$9,203

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $8,138
Overtime: $355
Other pay: $710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,203
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,730
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421161085904
Salary Total: $3,730
Total Pay: $9,203

Keely Gates works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Keely earned $9,203 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Robert Jansen

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$7,945

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $6,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,369
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,945
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,047
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131085904
Salary Total: $4,249
Total Pay: $7,945

Robert Jansen is a Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $7,945. Union affiliation: R08.

Jonathan Pierce

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$4,707

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $4,596
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,707
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,742
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421131085008
Salary Total: $4,892
Total Pay: $4,707

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Jonathan Pierce serves as a Forestry Technician within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,707. They are represented by R08.

Samantha Weiland

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,757

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,757
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Placer
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,379
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422161085001
Salary Total: $5,245
Total Pay: $2,757

Samantha Weiland is a Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,757. They are represented by R08.

Matthew Ermino

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$216

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,585
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423161085001
Salary Total: $3,585
Total Pay: $216

Matthew Ermino works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $216 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Rachel Taylor

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$208

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: -$2,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $208
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tuolumne
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,917
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181085005
Salary Total: $4,113
Total Pay: $208

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Rachel Taylor serves as a Forestry Technician within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $208. Union affiliation: R08.

John Jauregui Iii

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$117

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $117
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,057
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141085006
Salary Total: $4,260
Total Pay: $117

John Jauregui Iii works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. John earned $117 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Christopher Lynch

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$42

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $42
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tuolumne
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,585
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181085008
Salary Total: $3,764
Total Pay: $42

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Christopher Lynch serves as a Forestry Technician within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $42. They are represented by R08.

Stephanie Gonzales

Forestry Technician/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: Calaveras

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,585
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181085007
Salary Total: $3,764
Total Pay: $343

Stephanie Gonzales works as a Forestry Technician for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Stephanie earned $0 in 2023. Union affiliation: R08.

Princeton Givens

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

-$214

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: -$214
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$214
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,917
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423161085004
Salary Total: $4,113
Total Pay: -$214

Princeton Givens holds the role of Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was -$214. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Reginald Woodard Decavalcante

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

-$974

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: -$974
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$974
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,917
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424111085003
Salary Total: $4,113
Total Pay: -$974

Reginald Woodard Decavalcante holds the role of Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was -$974. They are represented by R08.

Michael Brockman

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

-$2,075

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: -$3,205
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,131
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$2,075
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tuolumne
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,855
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181085008
Salary Total: $4,048
Total Pay: -$2,075

Michael Brockman is a Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to -$2,075. They are represented by R08.

John Heckman

Forestry Technician/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

-$2,208

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: -$2,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$2,208
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,837
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422131085003
Salary Total: $4,837
Total Pay: -$2,208

John Heckman is a Forestry Technician at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to -$2,208. Their bargaining unit is R08.