California / Forestry and Fire Protection

Agency file

Forestry and Fire Protection

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jul 4, 2026

The Forestry and Fire Protection provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2025, this agency had 13,250 employees with median total compensation of $111,787; the highest distinct record was $758,255.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $1.6B
Employees: 13,250
Median total: $111,787
Highest record: $758,255

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$17,871$275,989+

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

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 13,250 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($111,787) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $67,565 (56%)
Overtime — $29,078 (24%)
Other — $24,792 (20%)
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

$44,634

$77,363

$111,787

$162,642

$207,686

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $207,686 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $44,634. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Fire Fighter I

3,835 · $84,139

Fire Captain

2,312 · $178,347

Fire Apparatus Engineer

1,952 · $129,762

Battalion Chief

549 · $207,553

Fire Fighter II

418 · $114,080

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2023	$1.2B —	12,957 —	$81,412 —
2024	$1.4B ▲ 13.9%	12,674 ▼ 2.2%	$100,761 ▲ 23.8%
2025	$1.6B ▲ 13.6%	13,250 ▲ 4.5%	$111,787 ▲ 10.9%

Compare

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Daniel Berlant

State Fire Marshal/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,745

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $214,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,258
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,745
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,178
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5445008964001
Salary Total: $17,815
Total Pay: $263,745

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Daniel Berlant serves as a State Fire Marshal within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $263,745. They are represented by E99.

Adrian Saldivar

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,713

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $97,969
Overtime: $127,413
Other pay: $38,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,713
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424111095009
Salary Total: $8,190
Total Pay: $263,713

Adrian Saldivar holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $263,713. Union affiliation: R08.

Manuel Medina

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,622

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $101,600
Overtime: $122,351
Other pay: $39,671
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,622
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424321095002
Salary Total: $8,675
Total Pay: $263,622

Manuel Medina works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Manuel earned $263,622 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Megan Scheeline

Forester II (Supervisory)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,471

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $165,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,471
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: El Dorado
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,226
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424171042001
Salary Total: $13,771
Total Pay: $263,471

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Megan Scheeline serves as a Forester II (Supervisory) within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $263,471. They are represented by S08.

Jose Velazquez

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,432

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $103,596
Overtime: $116,419
Other pay: $43,417
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,432
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423351095141
Salary Total: $8,675
Total Pay: $263,432

Jose Velazquez works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jose earned $263,432 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Christopher Trindade

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$263,374

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $179,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84,299
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,374
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Mariposa
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,600
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424141039022
Salary Total: $15,411
Total Pay: $263,374

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Christopher Trindade serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $263,374. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Scott Rice

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,354

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $100,441
Overtime: $120,670
Other pay: $42,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,354
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422129723016
Salary Total: $8,675
Total Pay: $263,354

Scott Rice is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $263,354. Union affiliation: R08.

Thomas Burrascano

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,250

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $100,004
Overtime: $121,337
Other pay: $41,910
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,250
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131095610
Salary Total: $8,344
Total Pay: $263,250

Thomas Burrascano is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $263,250. Union affiliation: R08.

Ryan Avila

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,212

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $110,973
Overtime: $105,871
Other pay: $46,368
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,212
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424199723081
Salary Total: $9,303
Total Pay: $263,212

Ryan Avila holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $263,212. They are represented by R08.

Curtis Nagel

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,190

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $112,110
Overtime: $107,527
Other pay: $43,553
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,190
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424169723072
Salary Total: $9,393
Total Pay: $263,190

Curtis Nagel works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Curtis earned $263,190 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

James Sullins

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$263,162

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $174,779
Overtime: $11,035
Other pay: $77,348
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,162
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423321039009
Salary Total: $15,183
Total Pay: $263,162

James Sullins works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. James earned $263,162 in 2025. They are represented by S08.

Dallas Smith

Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$263,158

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $76,229
Overtime: $129,033
Other pay: $57,896
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $263,158
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,123
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121756907
Salary Total: $6,457
Total Pay: $263,158

Dallas Smith is a Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $263,158. They are represented by R08.

Kristofer Weidemann

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,990

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $81,059
Overtime: $149,838
Other pay: $32,093
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,990
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,199
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121095907
Salary Total: $7,169
Total Pay: $262,990

Kristofer Weidemann holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $262,990. They are represented by R08.

Jared Collins

Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,741

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $86,494
Overtime: $142,161
Other pay: $34,086
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,741
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,856
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121077512
Salary Total: $7,246
Total Pay: $262,741

Jared Collins holds the role of Fire Apparatus Engineer at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $262,741. Their bargaining unit is R08.

John Slate

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,653

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $112,473
Overtime: $106,030
Other pay: $44,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,653
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Merced
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424149723605
Salary Total: $9,303
Total Pay: $262,653

John Slate is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $262,653. They are represented by R08.

Nicholas Brown

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,645

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $113,682
Overtime: $101,530
Other pay: $47,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,645
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423149723103
Salary Total: $9,482
Total Pay: $262,645

Nicholas Brown holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $262,645. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Steven Ward

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,635

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $11,069
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $251,566
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,635
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Mariposa
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424141039602
Salary Total: $16,756
Total Pay: $262,635

Steven Ward is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $262,635. Their bargaining unit is S08.

David Irvine

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,482

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $106,166
Overtime: $114,953
Other pay: $41,363
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,482
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Siskiyou
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422149723002
Salary Total: $8,857
Total Pay: $262,482

David Irvine works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. David earned $262,482 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Timothy Huber

Aviation Officer III (Maintenance)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,363

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $136,059
Overtime: $124,174
Other pay: $2,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,363
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,485
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5420651050003
Salary Total: $11,348
Total Pay: $262,363

Timothy Huber is a Aviation Officer III (Maintenance) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $262,363. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Brice Muenzer

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,278

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $108,789
Overtime: $108,008
Other pay: $45,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,278
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424199723090
Salary Total: $9,184
Total Pay: $262,278

Brice Muenzer works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Brice earned $262,278 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Joe Ferreira

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,139

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $105,786
Overtime: $112,076
Other pay: $44,277
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,139
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423349723002
Salary Total: $8,857
Total Pay: $262,139

Joe Ferreira works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Joe earned $262,139 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Timothy Thomas

Forestry Fire Pilot/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$262,060

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $123,984
Overtime: $87,961
Other pay: $50,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $262,060
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,914
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424191046502
Salary Total: $10,905
Total Pay: $262,060

Timothy Thomas holds the role of Forestry Fire Pilot at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $262,060. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Muhammad Nassar

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$261,775

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $90,290
Overtime: $136,001
Other pay: $35,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $261,775
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121095250
Salary Total: $7,652
Total Pay: $261,775

Muhammad Nassar works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Muhammad earned $261,775 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Steven Walker

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$261,386

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $191,398
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,988
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $261,386
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422411039001
Salary Total: $16,140
Total Pay: $261,386

Steven Walker is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $261,386. Union affiliation: S08.

Cory Costa

Fire Captain (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$261,263

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $101,335
Overtime: $108,409
Other pay: $51,519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $261,263
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,234
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141757615
Salary Total: $8,508
Total Pay: $261,263

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Cory Costa serves as a Fire Captain (Paramedic) within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $261,263. Union affiliation: R08.

Sergio Centeno

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$261,129

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $93,451
Overtime: $128,287
Other pay: $39,391
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $261,129
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141095574
Salary Total: $7,882
Total Pay: $261,129

Sergio Centeno is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $261,129. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Shannon Johnson

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$261,125

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $92,763
Overtime: $131,875
Other pay: $36,487
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $261,125
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421416387901
Salary Total: $7,727
Total Pay: $261,125

Shannon Johnson works as a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Shannon earned $261,125 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Tyler Williams

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$261,084

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $93,725
Overtime: $129,629
Other pay: $37,730
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $261,084
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121095615
Salary Total: $7,994
Total Pay: $261,084

Tyler Williams works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Tyler earned $261,084 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Bruce Cusack

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$261,061

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $106,589
Overtime: $109,855
Other pay: $44,617
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $261,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Shasta
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422391095011
Salary Total: $8,930
Total Pay: $261,061

Bruce Cusack works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Bruce earned $261,061 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Adam Knight

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$261,024

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $94,283
Overtime: $126,999
Other pay: $39,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $261,024
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,078
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423149723003
Salary Total: $8,026
Total Pay: $261,024

Adam Knight holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $261,024. Union affiliation: R08.

Jeremy Ward

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$260,926

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $117,581
Overtime: $93,047
Other pay: $50,298
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260,926
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421119723010
Salary Total: $9,689
Total Pay: $260,926

Jeremy Ward works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $260,926 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Ryan Woessner

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$260,837

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $183,575
Overtime: $39,743
Other pay: $37,519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260,837
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Placer
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422161039600
Salary Total: $16,140
Total Pay: $260,837

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Ryan Woessner serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $260,837. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Anthony Shearer

Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$260,768

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $87,551
Overtime: $127,505
Other pay: $45,712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260,768
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,342
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141756653
Salary Total: $7,308
Total Pay: $260,768

Anthony Shearer holds the role of Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $260,768. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Joseph Cosentino

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$260,597

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $94,568
Overtime: $110,389
Other pay: $55,639
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260,597
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424119723065
Salary Total: $9,123
Total Pay: $260,597

Joseph Cosentino holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $260,597. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Oscar Pulido

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$260,361

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $100,810
Overtime: $120,156
Other pay: $39,395
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260,361
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423301095006
Salary Total: $8,421
Total Pay: $260,361

Oscar Pulido works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Oscar earned $260,361 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Donald Chambers

Forestry Fire Pilot/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$260,262

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $131,711
Overtime: $75,474
Other pay: $53,077
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260,262
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,158
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421131046571
Salary Total: $11,174
Total Pay: $260,262

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Donald Chambers serves as a Forestry Fire Pilot within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $260,262. Union affiliation: R08.

Damon Godden

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$260,091

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $188,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $71,450
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $260,091
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5420641039013
Salary Total: $15,593
Total Pay: $260,091

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Damon Godden serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $260,091. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Keith Bickford

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$259,837

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $104,346
Overtime: $110,514
Other pay: $44,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $259,837
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423341095104
Salary Total: $8,760
Total Pay: $259,837

Keith Bickford holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $259,837. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Aaron Gregory

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$259,714

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $91,863
Overtime: $129,104
Other pay: $38,746
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $259,714
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131095603
Salary Total: $7,652
Total Pay: $259,714

Aaron Gregory is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $259,714. Union affiliation: R08.

Raymond Leanos

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$259,668

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $93,373
Overtime: $124,562
Other pay: $41,732
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $259,668
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121095231
Salary Total: $7,882
Total Pay: $259,668

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Raymond Leanos serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $259,668. Union affiliation: R08.