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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

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.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian 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%

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Record list

Employees

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Shane Littlefield

Unit Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$317,326
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$195,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$121,640
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$317,326
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M08
Work county
San Bernardino
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,360
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423131037001
Salary Total
$16,518
Total Pay
$317,326

Shane Littlefield is a Unit Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $317,326. Union affiliation: M08.

Thomas Winans

Fire Captain (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$317,063
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$101,964
Overtime
$167,131
Other pay
$47,968
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$317,063
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,234
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423121757601
Salary Total
$8,425
Total Pay
$317,063

Thomas Winans is a Fire Captain (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $317,063. They are represented by R08.

Gary Couch

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$315,723
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$100,004
Overtime
$176,641
Other pay
$39,079
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$315,723
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424111095005
Salary Total
$8,344
Total Pay
$315,723

Gary Couch is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $315,723. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Joseph Buchmeier

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$314,993
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$207,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$107,615
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$314,993
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420671039003
Salary Total
$16,140
Total Pay
$314,993

Joseph Buchmeier works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $314,993 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Robert Patterson

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$314,004
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$110,077
Overtime
$161,128
Other pay
$42,798
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$314,004
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,483
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423461095003
Salary Total
$9,184
Total Pay
$314,004

Robert Patterson is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $314,004. They are represented by R08.

Matthew Rea

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$313,816
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$186,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$127,447
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$313,816
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420611039015
Salary Total
$16,004
Total Pay
$313,816

Matthew Rea is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $313,816. They are represented by S08.

Thomas Swanson

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$313,512
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$193,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,521
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$313,512
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
San Luis Obispo
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423161039008
Salary Total
$16,414
Total Pay
$313,512

Thomas Swanson holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,512. Union affiliation: S08.

Ue Moua

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$313,345
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$115,782
Overtime
$152,656
Other pay
$44,908
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$313,345
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Mariposa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424149723004
Salary Total
$9,660
Total Pay
$313,345

Ue Moua works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Ue earned $313,345 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Andrew Bennett

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$313,298
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$115,782
Overtime
$93,361
Other pay
$104,155
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$313,298
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423389723001
Salary Total
$9,660
Total Pay
$313,298

Andrew Bennett holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,298. They are represented by R08.

Michael Orton Jr

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$313,073
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$108,808
Overtime
$158,553
Other pay
$45,713
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$313,073
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Bernardino
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,907
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423139723502
Salary Total
$9,636
Total Pay
$313,073

Michael Orton Jr holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $313,073. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Paul Karpus

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$312,772
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$177,994
Overtime
$1,945
Other pay
$132,833
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$312,772
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420681039501
Salary Total
$15,387
Total Pay
$312,772

Paul Karpus holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $312,772. They are represented by S08.

Robert Counts

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp
$312,457
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$175,492
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$136,965
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$312,457
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Placer
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,600
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5422521039001
Salary Total
$15,191
Total Pay
$312,457

Robert Counts works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $312,457 in 2024. They are represented by S08.

Tyler Martin

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$311,843
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$106,327
Overtime
$159,635
Other pay
$45,881
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$311,843
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Mateo
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,646
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5421179723608
Salary Total
$9,099
Total Pay
$311,843

Tyler Martin holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $311,843. Union affiliation: R08.

James Wright

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$311,820
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$98,195
Overtime
$175,200
Other pay
$38,425
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$311,820
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423121095716
Salary Total
$8,190
Total Pay
$311,820

James Wright holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $311,820. They are represented by R08.

Jacob Marks

Aviation Officer III (Flight Operations)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$311,005
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$117,909
Overtime
$190,965
Other pay
$2,130
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$311,005
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$9,769
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420651053002
Salary Total
$9,675
Total Pay
$311,005

Jacob Marks holds the role of Aviation Officer III (Flight Operations) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $311,005. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Clinton Hamilton

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$310,483
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$196,421
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$114,062
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$310,483
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420671039002
Salary Total
$16,414
Total Pay
$310,483

Clinton Hamilton works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Clinton earned $310,483 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Keven Patton

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp
$310,365
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$143,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$166,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$310,365
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Calaveras
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,146
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424311039904
Salary Total
$15,449
Total Pay
$310,365

Keven Patton works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Keven earned $310,365 in 2023. Union affiliation: S08.

Kenneth Lord

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$310,221
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$121,929
Overtime
$79,245
Other pay
$109,048
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$310,221
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Santa Cruz
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5421179723602
Salary Total
$9,660
Total Pay
$310,221

Kenneth Lord holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $310,221. Union affiliation: R08.

Tiffany Tracy

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$310,093
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$180,080
Overtime
$46
Other pay
$129,966
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$310,093
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Placer
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5422161039002
Salary Total
$15,183
Total Pay
$310,093

Tiffany Tracy holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $310,093. They are represented by S08.

Jason Corner

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$309,748
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$104,094
Overtime
$165,038
Other pay
$40,616
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$309,748
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,483
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423391095171
Salary Total
$8,675
Total Pay
$309,748

Jason Corner holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $309,748. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Anastasio Lopez

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$309,697
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$100,004
Overtime
$170,620
Other pay
$39,073
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$309,697
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424111095622
Salary Total
$8,344
Total Pay
$309,697

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Anastasio Lopez serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $309,697. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Anthony Jones

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$309,554
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$193,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$115,563
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$309,554
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
San Bernardino
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423341039005
Salary Total
$16,414
Total Pay
$309,554

Anthony Jones holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $309,554. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Eric Perrault

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$308,670
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$115,884
Overtime
$140,926
Other pay
$51,860
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$308,670
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423376387001
Salary Total
$7,652
Total Pay
$308,670

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Eric Perrault serves as a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $308,670. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Timothy Myers

Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$308,576
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$82,296
Overtime
$185,535
Other pay
$40,744
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$308,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,291
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423121756685
Salary Total
$7,109
Total Pay
$308,576

Timothy Myers works as a Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $308,576 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Jonathan Zuniga

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$308,181
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$113,159
Overtime
$148,823
Other pay
$46,198
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$308,181
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Tuolumne
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424189723086
Salary Total
$9,482
Total Pay
$308,181

Jonathan Zuniga is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $308,181. They are represented by R08.

David Wood

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp
$307,486
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$185,918
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$121,568
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$307,486
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
El Dorado
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,600
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424171039030
Salary Total
$16,003
Total Pay
$307,486

At Forestry and Fire Protection, David Wood serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $307,486. They are represented by S08.

Donald Barcklay

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp
$307,052
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$178,839
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$128,213
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$307,052
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
El Dorado
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,146
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424171039024
Salary Total
$15,115
Total Pay
$307,052

Donald Barcklay holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $307,052. They are represented by S08.

Benjamin Berman

Aviation Officer II (Flight Operations)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp
$306,259
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$117,253
Overtime
$186,853
Other pay
$2,153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$306,259
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,270
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420651056001
Salary Total
$10,420
Total Pay
$306,259

Benjamin Berman works as a Aviation Officer II (Flight Operations) for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $306,259 in 2024. Union affiliation: R08.

Jed Gaines

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$306,249
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$189,289
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$116,960
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$306,249
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Amador
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424521039010
Salary Total
$16,004
Total Pay
$306,249

Jed Gaines is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $306,249. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Josh Kern

Unit Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$305,708
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$191,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$114,310
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$305,708
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M08
Work county
Lassen
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,358
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5422121037005
Salary Total
$16,947
Total Pay
$305,708

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Josh Kern serves as a Unit Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $305,708. Their bargaining unit is M08.

Ariel Vasquez

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$305,464
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$106,335
Overtime
$154,669
Other pay
$44,460
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$305,464
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423149723004
Salary Total
$8,857
Total Pay
$305,464

Ariel Vasquez holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,464. Union affiliation: R08.

Jacqueline Williams

C.E.A./Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp
$305,380
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$211,983
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,397
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$305,380
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$15,960
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424017500004
Salary Total
$17,510
Total Pay
$305,380

Jacqueline Williams is a C.E.A. at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $305,380. They are represented by M01.

Gabriel Trull

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$305,303
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$182,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$122,567
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$305,303
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Tehama
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5422151039004
Salary Total
$14,976
Total Pay
$305,303

Gabriel Trull holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,303. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Dusty Martin

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$305,103
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$190,470
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$114,633
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$305,103
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
El Dorado
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424171039031
Salary Total
$16,140
Total Pay
$305,103

Dusty Martin holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $305,103. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Robert Simmons

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$304,293
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$106,334
Overtime
$156,525
Other pay
$41,434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$304,293
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Mateo
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5421179723002
Salary Total
$8,857
Total Pay
$304,293

Robert Simmons is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $304,293. They are represented by R08.

Mara Zaver

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$304,255
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$194,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$110,127
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$304,255
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Mariposa
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424141039023
Salary Total
$15,443
Total Pay
$304,255

Mara Zaver is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $304,255. They are represented by S08.

Corey Whitaker

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$304,028
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$96,840
Overtime
$168,640
Other pay
$38,547
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$304,028
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423121095209
Salary Total
$8,113
Total Pay
$304,028

Corey Whitaker is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $304,028. Union affiliation: R08.

Tyler Leonard

Forestry Fire Pilot/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$303,976
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$128,941
Overtime
$120,137
Other pay
$54,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$303,976
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Lassen
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,488
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5422121046571
Salary Total
$11,425
Total Pay
$303,976

Tyler Leonard works as a Forestry Fire Pilot for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Tyler earned $303,976 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Logan Kalfsbeek

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$302,206
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$182,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$119,572
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$302,206
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,340
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420681039001
Salary Total
$15,525
Total Pay
$302,206

Logan Kalfsbeek is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $302,206. They are represented by S08.

Jared Andrade

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp
$302,044
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$161,571
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$140,473
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$302,044
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,490
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420671039006
Salary Total
$15,283
Total Pay
$302,044

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Jared Andrade serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $302,044. They are represented by S08.