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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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Brian Ham

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$293,766
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$186,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106,901
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$293,766
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Napa
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5421141039602
Salary Total
$15,593
Total Pay
$293,766

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Brian Ham serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $293,766. Their bargaining unit is S08.

John Clays

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$293,745
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$109,483
Overtime
$141,675
Other pay
$42,587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$293,745
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424019723033
Salary Total
$9,125
Total Pay
$293,745

John Clays holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $293,745. Union affiliation: R08.

Eric Abrams

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$293,689
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$91,863
Overtime
$163,075
Other pay
$38,751
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$293,689
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
5423131095510
Salary Total
$7,652
Total Pay
$293,689

Eric Abrams holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $293,689. They are represented by R08.

James Hudson

Unit Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$293,550
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$189,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$103,940
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$293,550
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M08
Work county
Placer
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,360
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5422161037004
Salary Total
$16,375
Total Pay
$293,550

James Hudson holds the role of Unit Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $293,550. They are represented by M08.

John Wallingford

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$293,533
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$183,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$110,221
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$293,533
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Shasta
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5421011039006
Salary Total
$14,139
Total Pay
$293,533

At Forestry and Fire Protection, John Wallingford serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $293,533. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Gregg Bratcher

Forester III/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$293,271
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$172,602
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$120,669
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$293,271
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,843
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424011041001
Salary Total
$14,373
Total Pay
$293,271

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Gregg Bratcher serves as a Forester III within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $293,271. They are represented by S08.

Gerardo Salas

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$293,232
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$108,083
Overtime
$139,947
Other pay
$45,202
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$293,232
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,483
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423481095003
Salary Total
$9,015
Total Pay
$293,232

Gerardo Salas is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $293,232. Union affiliation: R08.

Nicholas Clements

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$293,147
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$115,782
Overtime
$129,098
Other pay
$48,268
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$293,147
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423149723615
Salary Total
$9,660
Total Pay
$293,147

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Nicholas Clements serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $293,147. Union affiliation: R08.

Christopher Simonds

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$292,722
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$96,547
Overtime
$154,271
Other pay
$41,903
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$292,722
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423141095027
Salary Total
$8,117
Total Pay
$292,722

Christopher Simonds works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Christopher earned $292,722 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Juan Cabrera

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$292,646
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$105,743
Overtime
$142,061
Other pay
$44,842
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$292,646
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Monterey
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,483
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424371095012
Salary Total
$8,710
Total Pay
$292,646

Juan Cabrera works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Juan earned $292,646 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Elizabeth Brown

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$292,576
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$110,741
Overtime
$135,530
Other pay
$46,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$292,576
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Bernardino
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,907
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423139723603
Salary Total
$9,458
Total Pay
$292,576

Elizabeth 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 $292,576. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Kyle Ferris

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$292,517
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$191,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101,230
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$292,517
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Shasta
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5422131039009
Salary Total
$16,140
Total Pay
$292,517

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Kyle Ferris serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $292,517. Union affiliation: S08.

David Wood

Unit Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$292,100
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$191,801
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$100,299
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$292,100
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M08
Work county
El Dorado
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$14,358
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424171037004
Salary Total
$17,234
Total Pay
$292,100

David Wood works as a Unit Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. David earned $292,100 in 2025. They are represented by M08.

Phillip Slater

Direct Construction Supervisor I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$292,013
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$110,846
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$181,167
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$292,013
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S09
Work county
Yolo
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,096
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5411014036002
Salary Total
$10,348
Total Pay
$292,013

Phillip Slater is a Direct Construction Supervisor I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $292,013. Their bargaining unit is S09.

Matthew Andersen

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$291,834
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$91,863
Overtime
$161,224
Other pay
$38,746
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$291,834
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Diego
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423141095609
Salary Total
$7,652
Total Pay
$291,834

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Matthew Andersen serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $291,834. They are represented by R08.

Blanca Mercado

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$291,176
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$89,309
Overtime
$166,227
Other pay
$35,640
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$291,176
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
O

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,559
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423121095907
Salary Total
$7,822
Total Pay
$291,176

Blanca Mercado works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Blanca earned $291,176 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Dallas Smith

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$291,099
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$95,558
Overtime
$157,743
Other pay
$37,798
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$291,099
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423121095202
Salary Total
$8,036
Total Pay
$291,099

Dallas Smith is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $291,099. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Daniel Lopez

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$290,550
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$100,004
Overtime
$151,462
Other pay
$39,084
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$290,550
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423121095617
Salary Total
$8,344
Total Pay
$290,550

Daniel Lopez holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $290,550. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Stephen Krisman

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$290,291
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$106,334
Overtime
$142,513
Other pay
$41,445
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$290,291
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
5423129723621
Salary Total
$8,857
Total Pay
$290,291

Stephen Krisman holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $290,291. They are represented by R08.

William Otterman

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$290,234
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$186,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$104,024
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$290,234
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423391039011
Salary Total
$15,593
Total Pay
$290,234

William Otterman works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. William earned $290,234 in 2025. They are represented by S08.

Joseph Taylor

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$290,163
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$115,782
Overtime
$129,461
Other pay
$44,920
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$290,163
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423129723622
Salary Total
$9,660
Total Pay
$290,163

Joseph Taylor is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $290,163. They are represented by R08.

Nicholas Yuhas

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$289,692
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$97,354
Overtime
$142,985
Other pay
$49,354
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$289,692
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423121095769
Salary Total
$8,190
Total Pay
$289,692

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Nicholas Yuhas serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $289,692. Union affiliation: R08.

Timothy Huber

Aviation Officer II (Maintenance)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp
$289,677
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$123,876
Overtime
$161,851
Other pay
$3,950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$289,677
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,671
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420656882001
Salary Total
$10,821
Total Pay
$289,677

Timothy Huber works as a Aviation Officer II (Maintenance) for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $289,677 in 2024. They are represented by R08.

Alexy Rosario

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$289,344
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$100,762
Overtime
$145,716
Other pay
$42,866
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$289,344
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Monterey

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$7,694
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424191095525
Salary Total
$8,348
Total Pay
$289,344

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Alexy Rosario serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $289,344. Union affiliation: R08.

Pete Gookin

Forestry Fire Pilot/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$289,260
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$138,184
Overtime
$97,896
Other pay
$53,180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$289,260
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Tuolumne
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,488
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424181046502
Salary Total
$11,537
Total Pay
$289,260

Pete Gookin is a Forestry Fire Pilot at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $289,260. Union affiliation: R08.

Dennis O'Neil

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$289,195
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$289,195
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$289,195
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
San Luis Obispo
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,600
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5440631039008
Salary Total
$16,003
Total Pay
$289,195

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Dennis O'Neil serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $289,195. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Nicholas Schuler

C.E.A./Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$289,164
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$222,254
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$66,910
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$289,164
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M01
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$17,602
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420037500007
Salary Total
$18,512
Total Pay
$289,164

Nicholas Schuler works as a C.E.A. for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $289,164 in 2025. They are represented by M01.

Bryan Gouge'

Senior Arson and Bomb Investigator/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$289,113
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$143,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$145,516
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$289,113
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S07
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$11,814
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5445429015001
Salary Total
$11,873
Total Pay
$289,113

Bryan Gouge' is a Senior Arson and Bomb Investigator at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $289,113. Union affiliation: S07.

Jorge Lomeli

Fire Captain (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$288,969
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$102,058
Overtime
$138,600
Other pay
$48,310
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$288,969
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,234
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423121757604
Salary Total
$8,508
Total Pay
$288,969

Jorge Lomeli works as a Fire Captain (Paramedic) for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jorge earned $288,969 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Aaron Burrough

Forestry and Fire Protection Administrator/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp
$288,913
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$195,165
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$93,747
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$288,913
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
M08
Work county
Sacramento
Middle name
K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$12,179
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5420681031001
Salary Total
$17,045
Total Pay
$288,913

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Aaron Burrough serves as a Forestry and Fire Protection Administrator within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $288,913. Their bargaining unit is M08.

Robert Cluff

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$288,791
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$95,905
Overtime
$150,345
Other pay
$42,540
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$288,791
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
5423121095681
Salary Total
$8,190
Total Pay
$288,791

Robert Cluff holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $288,791. Union affiliation: R08.

Richard Switzer

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp
$288,257
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$93,591
Overtime
$112,549
Other pay
$82,117
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$288,257
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Santa Cruz
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,276
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5421661095001
Salary Total
$8,426
Total Pay
$288,257

Richard Switzer works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $288,257 in 2024. Union affiliation: R08.

Bryson Keener

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$287,954
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$107,426
Overtime
$138,725
Other pay
$41,804
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,954
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Riverside
Middle name
N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,907
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423129723619
Salary Total
$9,191
Total Pay
$287,954

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Bryson Keener serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,954. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Mark Pimentel

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$287,848
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$190,440
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$97,407
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,848
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
S08
Work county
Merced
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$13,674
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424141039601
Salary Total
$15,183
Total Pay
$287,848

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Mark Pimentel serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,848. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Arnold Sabino

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$287,174
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$113,393
Overtime
$126,454
Other pay
$47,327
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,174
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Monterey

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424199723002
Salary Total
$9,482
Total Pay
$287,174

Arnold Sabino works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Arnold earned $287,174 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Donald Kowalski

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$287,130
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$100,004
Overtime
$148,043
Other pay
$39,084
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,130
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
5423121095522
Salary Total
$8,344
Total Pay
$287,130

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Donald Kowalski serves as a Fire Captain within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $287,130. They are represented by R08.

Cesar Nerey

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$287,123
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$111,883
Overtime
$128,440
Other pay
$46,800
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,123
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,907
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5423149723600
Salary Total
$9,636
Total Pay
$287,123

Cesar Nerey holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $287,123. They are represented by R08.

Neal Winterling

Forestry Fire Pilot/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$287,077
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$139,684
Overtime
$92,573
Other pay
$54,820
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,077
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Humboldt
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$10,488
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5421161046501
Salary Total
$11,537
Total Pay
$287,077

Neal Winterling works as a Forestry Fire Pilot for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Neal earned $287,077 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Alejandro Sanchez

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$287,029
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$106,334
Overtime
$139,262
Other pay
$41,434
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$287,029
Employment type
Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit
R08
Work county
Fresno
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay
$8,930
Cs/csu
Cs
Position Number
5424119723500
Salary Total
$8,857
Total Pay
$287,029

Alejandro Sanchez is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $287,029. Union affiliation: R08.

Timothy Person

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp
$286,989
Sub-department
Forestry
Base pay
$209,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$77,885
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$286,989
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
5420611039006
Salary Total
$16,414
Total Pay
$286,989

Timothy Person is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $286,989. Their bargaining unit is S08.