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

Similar departments

Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.

Fire City of Greensboro80% match
Boston Fire Department City of Boston79% match
Cfd Operations City of Charlotte78% match
Fir Usd Fire Operations Metro Nashville76% match
Fire City of San Jose64% match
Fire Department Los Angeles County62% match

Record list

Employees

Page 3

Christopher Gilmore

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$255,990

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $104,094
Overtime: $111,286
Other pay: $40,610
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,990
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423301095003
Salary Total: $8,675
Total Pay: $255,990

Christopher Gilmore holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $255,990. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Shane Vargas

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$255,733

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $186,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $69,665
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,733
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5440631039002
Salary Total: $15,797
Total Pay: $255,733

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Shane Vargas serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $255,733. Union affiliation: S08.

Jay Smith

Fire Captain (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$255,723

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $95,135
Overtime: $118,921
Other pay: $41,667
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,723
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Napa
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,234
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421141757604
Salary Total: $8,425
Total Pay: $255,723

Jay Smith works as a Fire Captain (Paramedic) for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jay earned $255,723 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Brock Chapin

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$255,658

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $91,863
Overtime: $124,857
Other pay: $38,938
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,658
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: 5423141095624
Salary Total: $7,652
Total Pay: $255,658

Brock Chapin holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $255,658. Union affiliation: R08.

Nicholis Ciardella

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$255,580

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $194,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,522
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,580
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424191039001
Salary Total: $15,443
Total Pay: $255,580

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Nicholis Ciardella serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $255,580. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Brandon Leitzke

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$255,539

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $255,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,539
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Napa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,146
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421141039002
Salary Total: $15,884
Total Pay: $255,539

Brandon Leitzke is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $255,539. Union affiliation: S08.

Matthew Chamblin

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$255,506

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: -$26,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $282,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,506
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Tehama
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,146
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422401039995
Salary Total: $15,449
Total Pay: $255,506

Matthew Chamblin works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $255,506 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is S08.

John Wiseman

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$255,491

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $100,004
Overtime: $116,403
Other pay: $39,084
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,491
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121095672
Salary Total: $8,344
Total Pay: $255,491

At Forestry and Fire Protection, John Wiseman serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $255,491. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Jeffrey Brown

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$255,099

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $107,752
Overtime: $105,409
Other pay: $41,938
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,099
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424321095004
Salary Total: $9,015
Total Pay: $255,099

Jeffrey Brown works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $255,099 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Nicholas Pecore

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$255,061

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $107,040
Overtime: $104,433
Other pay: $43,588
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423391095177
Salary Total: $8,571
Total Pay: $255,061

Nicholas Pecore works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $255,061 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Christopher Cunningham

Fire Captain (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$255,023

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $98,186
Overtime: $110,201
Other pay: $46,636
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,023
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,234
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171757602
Salary Total: $8,178
Total Pay: $255,023

Christopher Cunningham works as a Fire Captain (Paramedic) for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $255,023 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Christopher Bondy

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,992

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $105,314
Overtime: $107,034
Other pay: $42,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,992
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424111095507
Salary Total: $8,344
Total Pay: $254,992

Christopher Bondy works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $254,992 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Christopher Tostado

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,972

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $101,102
Overtime: $111,431
Other pay: $42,439
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,972
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424371095004
Salary Total: $8,421
Total Pay: $254,972

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Christopher Tostado serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $254,972. They are represented by R08.

Enrique Ornelas

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,920

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $115,782
Overtime: $94,230
Other pay: $44,908
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,920
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Ventura

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423449723002
Salary Total: $9,660
Total Pay: $254,920

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Enrique Ornelas serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $254,920. They are represented by R08.

Robin Noel

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,908

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $108,083
Overtime: $104,684
Other pay: $42,141
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,908
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421331095042
Salary Total: $9,015
Total Pay: $254,908

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Robin Noel serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $254,908. They are represented by R08.

Christopher Renner

Forestry Fire Pilot/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,877

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $131,602
Overtime: $66,481
Other pay: $56,793
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,877
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,410
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5420651046002
Salary Total: $10,300
Total Pay: $254,877

Christopher Renner is a Forestry Fire Pilot at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $254,877. Union affiliation: R08.

Ryan West

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$254,693

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $89,920
Overtime: $112,053
Other pay: $52,720
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,693
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421179723608
Salary Total: $7,597
Total Pay: $254,693

Ryan West is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $254,693. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Marshall Turbeville

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,665

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $118,853
Overtime: $91,748
Other pay: $44,064
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,665
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421149723009
Salary Total: $10,107
Total Pay: $254,665

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Marshall Turbeville serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $254,665. Union affiliation: R08.

David Lienemann

Fire Captain (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,603

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $96,818
Overtime: $108,710
Other pay: $49,074
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,603
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,234
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424191757604
Salary Total: $8,178
Total Pay: $254,603

David Lienemann is a Fire Captain (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $254,603. They are represented by R08.

Daniel Hagan

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,590

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $105,343
Overtime: $105,116
Other pay: $44,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,590
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423481095002
Salary Total: $8,845
Total Pay: $254,590

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Daniel Hagan serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $254,590. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Scott Kehrlein

Fire Fighter II (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,548

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $81,133
Overtime: $136,580
Other pay: $36,835
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,548
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,613
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131755605
Salary Total: $6,598
Total Pay: $254,548

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Scott Kehrlein serves as a Fire Fighter II (Paramedic) within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $254,548. They are represented by R08.

Michael Boren

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,472

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $98,195
Overtime: $117,852
Other pay: $38,425
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,472
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121095625
Salary Total: $8,190
Total Pay: $254,472

Michael Boren holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $254,472. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Joseph Walton

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,398

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $177,059
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $77,339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,398
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422121039013
Salary Total: $15,113
Total Pay: $254,398

Joseph Walton is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $254,398. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Jeremy Salizzoni

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,279

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $186,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $68,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,279
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141039601
Salary Total: $15,730
Total Pay: $254,279

Jeremy Salizzoni works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jeremy earned $254,279 in 2025. Union affiliation: S08.

Todd Badillo

Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$254,148

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $87,747
Overtime: $120,907
Other pay: $45,494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $254,148
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,342
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141756626
Salary Total: $7,308
Total Pay: $254,148

Todd Badillo 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 $254,148. Union affiliation: R08.

Nathan Armstrong

C.E.A./Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,963

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $198,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,963
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,759
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5420607500003
Salary Total: $17,890
Total Pay: $253,963

Nathan Armstrong works as a C.E.A. for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Nathan earned $253,963 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M01.

David Fulcher

C.E.A./Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,953

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $253,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,953
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,173
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424017500904
Salary Total: $18,523
Total Pay: $253,953

David Fulcher works as a C.E.A. for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. David earned $253,953 in 2025. Union affiliation: M01.

Brandon Smith

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,757

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $80,086
Overtime: $141,961
Other pay: $31,710
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,757
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Solano
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,212
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421381095005
Salary Total: $7,032
Total Pay: $253,757

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Brandon Smith serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $253,757. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Travis Wylie

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,741

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $91,863
Overtime: $123,074
Other pay: $38,804
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,741
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131095532
Salary Total: $7,882
Total Pay: $253,741

Travis Wylie holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $253,741. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Kelvin J De Joya

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,677

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $93,901
Overtime: $120,214
Other pay: $39,562
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,677
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131095525
Salary Total: $7,882
Total Pay: $253,677

Kelvin J De Joya holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $253,677. Union affiliation: R08.

Christopher Hardy

Forestry and Fire Protection Administrator/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,667

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $195,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $58,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,667
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M08
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,360
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5420611031002
Salary Total: $16,375
Total Pay: $253,667

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Christopher Hardy serves as a Forestry and Fire Protection Administrator within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $253,667. Their bargaining unit is M08.

Emilio Valencia

Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,623

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $91,072
Overtime: $129,252
Other pay: $33,298
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,623
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,856
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424111077669
Salary Total: $7,040
Total Pay: $253,623

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Emilio Valencia serves as a Fire Apparatus Engineer within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $253,623. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Christopher Brossard

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,582

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $81,271
Overtime: $137,776
Other pay: $34,534
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,582
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,871
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131095551
Salary Total: $6,849
Total Pay: $253,582

Christopher Brossard is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $253,582. They are represented by R08.

Eugene Potkey

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,502

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $170,621
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $82,881
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,502
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5440631039007
Salary Total: $15,523
Total Pay: $253,502

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Eugene Potkey serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $253,502. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Jesus Cornejo

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,492

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $101,102
Overtime: $109,957
Other pay: $42,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424371095008
Salary Total: $8,421
Total Pay: $253,492

Jesus Cornejo works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jesus earned $253,492 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Alex Mikesell

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$253,346

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $103,705
Overtime: $109,225
Other pay: $40,415
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,346
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,907
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421169723013
Salary Total: $9,102
Total Pay: $253,346

Alex Mikesell holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $253,346. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Marc Bontrager

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$253,310

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $93,974
Overtime: $101,041
Other pay: $58,295
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $253,310
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424119723063
Salary Total: $7,895
Total Pay: $253,310

Marc Bontrager holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $253,310. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Kristofer Davis

Fire Captain (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$252,887

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $104,317
Overtime: $99,277
Other pay: $49,292
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,887
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,234
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121757625
Salary Total: $8,672
Total Pay: $252,887

Kristofer Davis works as a Fire Captain (Paramedic) for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Kristofer earned $252,887 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Gerald Howard

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$252,786

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $180,339
Overtime: $165
Other pay: $72,283
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,786
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Tehama
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422371039001
Salary Total: $15,113
Total Pay: $252,786

Gerald Howard holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $252,786. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Hiram Vazquez

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$252,482

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $93,063
Overtime: $122,882
Other pay: $36,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,482
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121095207
Salary Total: $7,752
Total Pay: $252,482

Hiram Vazquez is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $252,482. They are represented by R08.