The D.C. fire department failed to include seniority pay in its fiscal 2010 budget proposal, is on pace to more than double its overtime spending and is projected to run nearly $2 million short in fringe benefits — setting up a $11 million-plus shortfall for the year.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services spent $3.85 million on overtime in the first quarter and is on pace to pay out roughly $15.4 million for the fiscal year, nearly two and a half times its allotted $6.3 million.