City of Boston / Boston Fire Department
Agency file
The Boston Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2024, this agency had 1,805 employees with median total compensation of $174,516; the highest distinct record was $373,465.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 1,805 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($174,516) — 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 $255,112 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $83,018. 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.
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Record list
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General Main Mechanical Frprs(Cfm)##/Boston Fire Department
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Hansel Sumner works as a General Main Mechanical Frprs(Cfm)## for Boston Fire Department. Hansel earned $116,022 in 2024.
Associate Inspec Engineer (Fire)/Boston Fire Department
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Jenelle Finnerty holds the role of Associate Inspec Engineer (Fire) at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,025.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Steven Donovan Jr. is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $114,855.
Radio Repairperson (Bfd)/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, John Donovan serves as a Radio Repairperson (Bfd). Their 2024 pay totaled $114,667.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Alejandro Santos serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,317.
Applications Support Specialist/Boston Fire Department
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Thu Hoang works as a Applications Support Specialist for Boston Fire Department. Thu earned $114,125 in 2024.
Senior Data Proc Systems Anl/Boston Fire Department
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Francis Grehan works as a Senior Data Proc Systems Anl for Boston Fire Department. Francis earned $113,947 in 2024.
Fire Alarm Operator/Boston Fire Department
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Ryan Baring works as a Fire Alarm Operator for Boston Fire Department. Ryan earned $113,859 in 2024.
Ff Master of the Fire Boat-Adr/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Christopher Mackin serves as a Ff Master of the Fire Boat-Adr. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,616.
Fire Alarm Operator/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Doreen Mullen serves as a Fire Alarm Operator. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,192.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Devin Santangelo serves as a Fire Fighter. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,292.
Fire Alarm Operator/Boston Fire Department
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Sean Skerry is a Fire Alarm Operator at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $111,195.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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John Merlino is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $110,618.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Boston Fire Department
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Karen Rankin works as a Senior Administrative Assistant for Boston Fire Department. Karen earned $110,044 in 2024.
Senior Administrative Assistant/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Kerry O'Connor serves as a Senior Administrative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,917.
Ff (Mas of F Boat)/Boston Fire Department
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Darrin Decoste is a Ff (Mas of F Boat) at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $106,804.
Principal Administrative Assistant/Boston Fire Department
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At Boston Fire Department, Ellen Coppola serves as a Principal Administrative Assistant. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,512.
Senior Administrative Assistant (Fire)/Boston Fire Department
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Ainghne Keady is a Senior Administrative Assistant (Fire) at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $106,477.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Brian Fortier is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $105,895.
Senior Administrative Assistant (Fire)/Boston Fire Department
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Lori Donovan holds the role of Senior Administrative Assistant (Fire) at Boston Fire Department. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,863.
Fire Fighter/Boston Fire Department
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Damon Mercer is a Fire Fighter at Boston Fire Department. 2024 total compensation came to $105,141.