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

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Nicolas Vazquez

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$286,880

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $101,102
Overtime: $143,345
Other pay: $42,433
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $286,880
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423361095085
Salary Total: $8,421
Total Pay: $286,880

Nicolas Vazquez holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $286,880. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Fernando Guzman

Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$286,801

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $92,773
Overtime: $148,839
Other pay: $45,188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $286,801
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,342
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121756679
Salary Total: $7,676
Total Pay: $286,801

Fernando Guzman is a Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $286,801. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Kevin Bohall

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$286,609

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $187,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99,511
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $286,609
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Calaveras
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181039032
Salary Total: $15,443
Total Pay: $286,609

Kevin Bohall is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $286,609. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Justin Karp

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$286,325

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $106,114
Overtime: $138,853
Other pay: $41,359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $286,325
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: 5423129723625
Salary Total: $8,857
Total Pay: $286,325

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Justin Karp serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $286,325. They are represented by R08.

Robert Musselman

Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$286,307

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $92,918
Overtime: $148,148
Other pay: $45,241
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $286,307
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,342
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121756662
Salary Total: $7,676
Total Pay: $286,307

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Robert Musselman serves as a Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $286,307. They are represented by R08.

Carl Sutton

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$285,429

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $94,352
Overtime: $151,405
Other pay: $39,672
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $285,429
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423346387001
Salary Total: $7,882
Total Pay: $285,429

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Carl Sutton serves as a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $285,429. Their bargaining unit is R08.

James Biscailuz

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$285,343

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $104,242
Overtime: $93,888
Other pay: $87,213
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $285,343
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,078
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423129723011
Salary Total: $8,268
Total Pay: $285,343

James Biscailuz works as a Battalion Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. James earned $285,343 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Ronald Mclaughlin

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$285,131

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $109,483
Overtime: $129,889
Other pay: $45,759
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $285,131
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421119723008
Salary Total: $9,125
Total Pay: $285,131

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Ronald Mclaughlin serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $285,131. They are represented by R08.

Mike Van Loben Sels

C.E.A./Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$284,831

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $221,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $63,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,831
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Fresno

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424017500003
Salary Total: $18,512
Total Pay: $284,831

Mike Van Loben Sels works as a C.E.A. for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Mike earned $284,831 in 2025. They are represented by M01.

Cole Periera

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$284,735

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $168,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $115,758
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,735
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Mariposa
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424141039602
Salary Total: $14,566
Total Pay: $284,735

Cole Periera is a Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $284,735. They are represented by S08.

Travis Thogmartin

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$284,651

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $186,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,440
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,651
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: 5423351039001
Salary Total: $15,593
Total Pay: $284,651

Travis Thogmartin works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Travis earned $284,651 in 2025. They are represented by S08.

Joshua Potter

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$284,485

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $96,163
Overtime: $151,643
Other pay: $36,679
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,485
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421161095005
Salary Total: $7,882
Total Pay: $284,485

Joshua Potter holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $284,485. They are represented by R08.

James Hudson

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$284,435

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $183,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,335
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,435
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Placer
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,600
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422161039006
Salary Total: $15,759
Total Pay: $284,435

At Forestry and Fire Protection, James Hudson serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $284,435. Union affiliation: S08.

Robert Cluff

Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$284,299

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $80,737
Overtime: $146,046
Other pay: $57,516
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,299
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,163
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121756609
Salary Total: $7,814
Total Pay: $284,299

Robert Cluff is a Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $284,299. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Vernon Cowins Jr

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$284,241

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $97,215
Overtime: $146,161
Other pay: $40,865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $284,241
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141095522
Salary Total: $8,113
Total Pay: $284,241

Vernon Cowins Jr holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $284,241. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Ricardo Lopez

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$283,519

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $91,863
Overtime: $152,905
Other pay: $38,751
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $283,519
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141095610
Salary Total: $7,652
Total Pay: $283,519

Ricardo Lopez is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $283,519. Union affiliation: R08.

David Shy

Forester II (Supervisory)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$283,247

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $171,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111,958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $283,247
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,226
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424161042001
Salary Total: $14,505
Total Pay: $283,247

David Shy is a Forester II (Supervisory) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $283,247. Union affiliation: S08.

Anale Burlew

Chief Deputy Director/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$283,078

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $228,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $54,813
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $283,078
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $19,500
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5420034851001
Salary Total: $19,013
Total Pay: $283,078

Anale Burlew is a Chief Deputy Director at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $283,078. Union affiliation: E99.

Landon Haack

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$282,740

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $194,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $88,565
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,740
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Placer
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422511039010
Salary Total: $16,414
Total Pay: $282,740

Landon Haack works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Landon earned $282,740 in 2025. They are represented by S08.

Matthew Andersen

Fire Captain (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$282,725

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $82,636
Overtime: $134,450
Other pay: $65,639
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,725
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,867
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121757612
Salary Total: $7,167
Total Pay: $282,725

Matthew Andersen is a Fire Captain (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $282,725. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Byron Vance

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$282,616

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $184,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,412
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,616
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Butte
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422431039001
Salary Total: $15,730
Total Pay: $282,616

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Byron Vance serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $282,616. They are represented by S08.

Michael Schanley

Forestry Fire Pilot/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$282,580

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $140,166
Overtime: $83,379
Other pay: $59,036
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,580
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Lake
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,488
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421141046001
Salary Total: $11,949
Total Pay: $282,580

Michael Schanley works as a Forestry Fire Pilot for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $282,580 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Jacob Hess

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$282,387

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $75,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $206,674
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,387
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,600
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421011039904
Salary Total: $67
Total Pay: $282,387

Jacob Hess holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is intermittent. In 2024, their total compensation was $282,387. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Ryan Smith

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$282,306

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $188,061
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,245
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,306
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421131039006
Salary Total: $15,593
Total Pay: $282,306

Ryan Smith holds the role of Assistant Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,306. They are represented by S08.

Nick Sandahl

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$282,281

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $109,874
Overtime: $126,560
Other pay: $45,848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,281
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Mendocino
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,483
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421641095003
Salary Total: $9,184
Total Pay: $282,281

Nick Sandahl is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $282,281. They are represented by R08.

Kevin Iacovoni

Forestry Fire Pilot/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$282,239

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $138,184
Overtime: $90,241
Other pay: $53,814
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,239
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,488
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421161046503
Salary Total: $11,537
Total Pay: $282,239

Kevin Iacovoni works as a Forestry Fire Pilot for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Kevin earned $282,239 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Peter Leuzinger

Forester III/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$282,097

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $175,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106,833
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,097
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,843
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5427201041001
Salary Total: $14,887
Total Pay: $282,097

Peter Leuzinger is a Forester III at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $282,097. They are represented by S08.

Travis Pridemore

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$282,067

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $101,959
Overtime: $140,324
Other pay: $39,784
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,067
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Mateo
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,907
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421179723014
Salary Total: $8,834
Total Pay: $282,067

Travis Pridemore holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,067. They are represented by R08.

Christopher Vail

Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$282,039

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $94,302
Overtime: $147,944
Other pay: $39,793
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $282,039
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,161
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423371095068
Salary Total: $8,107
Total Pay: $282,039

Christopher Vail holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $282,039. They are represented by R08.

Jacob Sjolund

C.E.A./Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$281,750

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $222,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $59,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $281,750
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M01
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,602
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5420037500004
Salary Total: $18,512
Total Pay: $281,750

Jacob Sjolund holds the role of C.E.A. at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $281,750. Union affiliation: M01.

Keith Tsudama

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$281,645

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $157,063
Overtime: $41,927
Other pay: $82,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $281,645
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: Monterey
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,567
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424191039027
Salary Total: $15,079
Total Pay: $281,645

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Keith Tsudama serves as a Assistant Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $281,645. Their bargaining unit is S08.

Kenneth Pettit

Fire Captain (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$281,408

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $104,962
Overtime: $127,213
Other pay: $49,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $281,408
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,234
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121757615
Salary Total: $8,755
Total Pay: $281,408

Kenneth Pettit works as a Fire Captain (Paramedic) for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Kenneth earned $281,408 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Forrest Cooper Iii

Heavy Fire Equipment Operator/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$280,802

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $91,586
Overtime: $63,867
Other pay: $125,349
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280,802
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,694
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424166387502
Salary Total: $8,269
Total Pay: $280,802

Forrest Cooper Iii works as a Heavy Fire Equipment Operator for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Forrest earned $280,802 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Erik Bryant

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$280,360

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $113,660
Overtime: $108,393
Other pay: $58,307
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280,360
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Humboldt
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,930
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421119723007
Salary Total: $9,482
Total Pay: $280,360

Erik Bryant holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $280,360. They are represented by R08.

Tyler Attebury

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$280,126

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $95,994
Overtime: $127,664
Other pay: $56,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $280,126
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424169723070
Salary Total: $9,298
Total Pay: $280,126

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Tyler Attebury serves as a Battalion Chief within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $280,126. They are represented by R08.

Brent Norwine

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$279,969

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $100,523
Overtime: $121,534
Other pay: $57,913
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,969
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423469723001
Salary Total: $9,646
Total Pay: $279,969

Brent Norwine holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $279,969. Union affiliation: R08.

Andrew Watkins

Fire Fighter II (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$279,923

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $68,058
Overtime: $165,524
Other pay: $46,340
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,923
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Diego

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,452
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141755626
Salary Total: $6,602
Total Pay: $279,923

Andrew Watkins holds the role of Fire Fighter II (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $279,923. Union affiliation: R08.

William Bryant

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$279,830

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $98,712
Overtime: $123,063
Other pay: $58,056
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,830
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424019723002
Salary Total: $9,472
Total Pay: $279,830

William Bryant is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $279,830. They are represented by R08.

Jeffrey Loveless

Assistant Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$279,707

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $178,616
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,091
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,707
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S08
Work county: El Dorado
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424351039008
Salary Total: $15,183
Total Pay: $279,707

Jeffrey Loveless works as a Assistant Chief for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $279,707 in 2025. They are represented by S08.

Anthony Mecham

Unit Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$279,592

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $203,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $75,878
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $279,592
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M08
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,360
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423141037004
Salary Total: $17,236
Total Pay: $279,592

Anthony Mecham is a Unit Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $279,592. Union affiliation: M08.