California / Forestry and Fire Protection
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 113
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
Alvaro M Da Silva works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection. Alvaro earned $153,898 in 2025.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
Derek U Domingo is a Fire Apparatus Engineer at Forestry and Fire Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $153,871.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
Daniel N Mckissick works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection. Daniel earned $153,863 in 2025.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
Alec L Altamirano works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection. Alec earned $153,855 in 2023.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
Darin M Esparza is a Fire Apparatus Engineer at Forestry and Fire Protection. 2025 total compensation came to $153,851.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
Raymond R Phelps holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,849.
Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection
Nathan P Duggie-Carr is a Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection. 2025 total compensation came to $153,844.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Brentton M Walling serves as a Fire Apparatus Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,830.
Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection
Robert M Westler works as a Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) for Forestry and Fire Protection. Robert earned $153,807 in 2025.
Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Brandon J Adame serves as a Fire Fighter I. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,793.
Communications Supervisor/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Christi L Hunt serves as a Communications Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,786.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Richard J Allen serves as a Fire Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,785.
Senior Civil Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
Randall V Mummert holds the role of Senior Civil Engineer at Forestry and Fire Protection. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,769.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Brian S Henderson serves as a Fire Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,769.
Communications Operator/Forestry and Fire Protection
Marie D Sager holds the role of Communications Operator at Forestry and Fire Protection. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,765.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
Ty W Macadam works as a Fire Apparatus Engineer for Forestry and Fire Protection. Ty earned $153,759 in 2025.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
Colin S Carmichael is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection. 2025 total compensation came to $153,738.
Fire Fighter II (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Rob T Black serves as a Fire Fighter II (Paramedic). Their 2023 pay totaled $153,719.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Kevin P Beacham serves as a Fire Captain. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,645.
Fire Fighter II/Forestry and Fire Protection
Robert D Underwood is a Fire Fighter II at Forestry and Fire Protection. 2025 total compensation came to $153,609.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
Nicholas P Camello is a Fire Apparatus Engineer at Forestry and Fire Protection. 2025 total compensation came to $153,570.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Forestry and Fire Protection
Ryan A Hulsey holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Forestry and Fire Protection. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,559.
Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection
Lucas E Urquidez works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection. Lucas earned $153,546 in 2025.
Forestry Equipment Manager II/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Timothy L Fitzgerald serves as a Forestry Equipment Manager II. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,542.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
Source-specific fields
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Paul Bossard serves as a Fire Apparatus Engineer within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,541. They are represented by R08.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
Joseph G Calate holds the role of Fire Apparatus Engineer at Forestry and Fire Protection. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,537.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
Charles E Noakes holds the role of Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,526.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Ryan T Preast serves as a Fire Apparatus Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,480.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
Source-specific fields
John Rojas works as a Fire Captain for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. John earned $153,479 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection
Source-specific fields
Brian Lozano is a Fire Apparatus Engineer (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $153,474. Their bargaining unit is R08.
Fire Fighter II (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection
Michael A Padilla holds the role of Fire Fighter II (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,456.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
Jose C Vasquez is a Fire Apparatus Engineer at Forestry and Fire Protection. 2024 total compensation came to $153,454.
Fire Fighter II (Paramedic)/Forestry and Fire Protection
Troy D Smith is a Fire Fighter II (Paramedic) at Forestry and Fire Protection. 2025 total compensation came to $153,446.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
Joshua D Smith is a Fire Apparatus Engineer at Forestry and Fire Protection. 2025 total compensation came to $153,442.
Fire Captain/Forestry and Fire Protection
Source-specific fields
James Rafferty is a Fire Captain at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $153,422. Union affiliation: R08.
Fire Fighter II/Forestry and Fire Protection
Source-specific fields
Francisco Aguirre Jr is a Fire Fighter II at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $153,399. Union affiliation: R08.
Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection
Venmer E Deocariza holds the role of Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,335.
Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection
At Forestry and Fire Protection, Daniel K Nelson serves as a Fire Apparatus Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $153,292.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Forestry and Fire Protection
Source-specific fields
Sergio Cardoso holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,255. They are represented by R12.
Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection
Cristian G Franco holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection. In 2023, their total compensation was $153,240.