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+

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%

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 435

Matthew Garvey

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,610

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $403
Overtime: $575
Other pay: $1,632
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,610
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Placer
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,289
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422161083901
Salary Total: $4,289
Total Pay: $2,610

Matthew Garvey holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,610. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Mark Pisching

Fire Apparatus Engineer/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,607

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $1,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $637
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,607
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,416
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424111077627
Salary Total: $5,416
Total Pay: $2,607

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Mark Pisching serves as a Fire Apparatus Engineer within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,607. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Jordan Siqueiros

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,601

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $287
Overtime: $387
Other pay: $1,927
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,601
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Merced
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,529
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424141083901
Salary Total: $3,529
Total Pay: $2,601

Jordan Siqueiros is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $2,601. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Niko Lombrana

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,578

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $459
Overtime: $608
Other pay: $1,511
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,578
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Calaveras
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,890
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424181083901
Salary Total: $3,890
Total Pay: $2,578

Niko Lombrana works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Niko earned $2,578 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Zacharia Is Arteaga

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,565

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $1,423
Overtime: $421
Other pay: $721
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,565
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Lassen

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,296
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422411083901
Salary Total: $4,296
Total Pay: $2,565

Zacharia Is Arteaga holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,565. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Jordan Kurtz

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,565

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $132
Overtime: $1,508
Other pay: $924
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,565
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Napa
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,890
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421141083901
Salary Total: $3,890
Total Pay: $2,565

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Jordan Kurtz serves as a Fire Fighter I within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,565. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Kaleb Laustalot

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$2,551

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $1,399
Overtime: $504
Other pay: $648
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,551
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Lassen
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,672
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422411083901
Salary Total: $3,672
Total Pay: $2,551

Kaleb Laustalot is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $2,551. Union affiliation: R08.

Micah Van Nuys

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,543

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $437
Overtime: $2,004
Other pay: $103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,543
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,085
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083901
Salary Total: $4,085
Total Pay: $2,543

Micah Van Nuys is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $2,543. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Quinn Foster

Fire Fighter II/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,539

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,539
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,222
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423121082501
Salary Total: $5,222
Total Pay: $2,539

Quinn Foster works as a Fire Fighter II for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Quinn earned $2,539 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Shana Smith

Unit Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,539

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,539
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M08
Work county: Napa
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,251
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421141037904
Salary Total: $15,332
Total Pay: $2,539

Shana Smith holds the role of Unit Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,539. They are represented by M08.

Cole Galli

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,528

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $401
Overtime: $1,108
Other pay: $1,019
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,528
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,705
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131083901
Salary Total: $3,705
Total Pay: $2,528

Cole Galli is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $2,528. Union affiliation: R08.

Logan Parr

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,526

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $113
Overtime: $1,315
Other pay: $1,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,526
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tehama
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,529
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422401083901
Salary Total: $3,529
Total Pay: $2,526

Logan Parr works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Logan earned $2,526 in 2023. They are represented by R08.

Adrian Rodriguez

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Adrian Rodriguez works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Adrian earned $2,521 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Fabricio Farias Jr

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Fabricio Farias Jr works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Fabricio earned $2,521 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Caden Adams

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Caden Adams is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,521. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Hayden Alvernaz

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Hayden Alvernaz works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Hayden earned $2,521 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Mark Anderson

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083901
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Mark Anderson is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,521. Union affiliation: R08.

Michael Carrizosa

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Michael Carrizosa serves as a Fire Fighter I within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,521. Union affiliation: R08.

Ethan De Pano

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Ethan De Pano is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,521. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Jacob Estrada

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Jacob Estrada works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $2,521 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Ignacio Farias

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083901
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Ignacio Farias holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,521. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Benjamin Garcia Preciado

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083901
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Benjamin Garcia Preciado works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Benjamin earned $2,521 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Victor Garcia-Zaveche

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083901
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Victor Garcia-Zaveche works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Victor earned $2,521 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Joseph Garibay

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Joseph Garibay works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $2,521 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Jose-Luis Hernandez

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083901
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Jose-Luis Hernandez is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,521. They are represented by R08.

Justin Kelso

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

At Forestry and Fire Protection, Justin Kelso serves as a Fire Fighter I within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,521. They are represented by R08.

Ava Lopez

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Ava Lopez is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,521. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Gonzalo Navarro

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Gonzalo Navarro is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,521. Union affiliation: R08.

Quinn Putris

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083901
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Quinn Putris works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Quinn earned $2,521 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Austin Ross

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Austin Ross is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,521. Union affiliation: R08.

Eduardo Ruelas Jr

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083901
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Eduardo Ruelas Jr works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Eduardo earned $2,521 in 2025. Union affiliation: R08.

Auston Wells

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Auston Wells is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $2,521. They are represented by R08.

William Wood

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083901
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

At Forestry and Fire Protection, William Wood serves as a Fire Fighter I within Forestry. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $2,521. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Joseph Wyrsch

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,521

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $2,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $374
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,521
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Santa Cruz
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,403
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421171083907
Salary Total: $4,293
Total Pay: $2,521

Joseph Wyrsch works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $2,521 in 2025. They are represented by R08.

Donavan Alvarado

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,515

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $1,714
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,515
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Tulare

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,600
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424161083901
Salary Total: $3,600
Total Pay: $2,515

Donavan Alvarado works as a Fire Fighter I for Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. Donavan earned $2,515 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R08.

Kristine Gallegos

Communications Operator/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,512

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,512
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R07
Work county: Butte
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,304
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5422111670606
Salary Total: $4,304
Total Pay: $2,017

Kristine Gallegos holds the role of Communications Operator at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,512. They are represented by R07.

Andrew Contaxis

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,507

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $512
Overtime: $560
Other pay: $1,436
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,507
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: El Dorado
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,085
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424171083901
Salary Total: $4,085
Total Pay: $2,507

Andrew Contaxis holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,507. Union affiliation: R08.

Mason Fishback

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2023 total comp

$2,505

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $513
Overtime: $80
Other pay: $1,912
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,505
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $3,969
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5423131083901
Salary Total: $3,969
Total Pay: $2,505

Mason Fishback is a Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $2,505. Union affiliation: R08.

Evan Miguel Keefer

Fire Fighter I/Forestry and Fire Protection

2025 total comp

$2,503

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,300
Other pay: $1,203
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,503
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,737
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5421141083901
Salary Total: $4,737
Total Pay: $2,503

Evan Miguel Keefer holds the role of Fire Fighter I at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,503. Union affiliation: R08.

Richard Bruning

Battalion Chief/Forestry and Fire Protection

2024 total comp

$2,502

Sub-department: Forestry
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,502
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,502
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R08
Work county: Riverside

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,447
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5424019723001
Salary Total: $8,118
Total Pay: $2,502

Richard Bruning is a Battalion Chief at Forestry and Fire Protection within Forestry. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $2,502. Their bargaining unit is R08.