City of Buffalo / Fire Academy / Firefighter

Job-title file

Firefighter

Respond to fires and emergencies, perform rescue and medical aid, and carry out prevention and inspection.

17 employees hold this title in Fire Academy. Median total compensation for the role is $5,460, above the department median of -$1,875.

Employees: 17
Role median: $5,460
Agency median: -$1,875
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$1,875$12,199+

How total compensation varies among the 17 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Hakeem Hicks

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2024 total comp

$12,213

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $11,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $610
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,213

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175883

At Fire Academy, Hakeem Hicks serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2024 pay totaled $12,213.

Taurcell Ray

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2024 total comp

$12,171

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $11,602
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,171

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175901

Taurcell Ray is a Firefighter at Fire Academy within Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $12,171.

Robert Galloway

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2025 total comp

$12,025

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $10,545
Overtime: $1,265
Other pay: $215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,025

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176189

Robert Galloway works as a Firefighter for Fire Academy within Public Safety. Robert earned $12,025 in 2025.

Darnell Crockett

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2025 total comp

$10,994

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $10,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,994

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172102

Darnell Crockett holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Academy within Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,994.

Ajay Wood

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2024 total comp

$10,351

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $9,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,351

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175908

Ajay Wood works as a Firefighter for Fire Academy within Public Safety. Ajay earned $10,351 in 2024.

Alaa Emran

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2025 total comp

$9,682

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $8,201
Overtime: $1,265
Other pay: $215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,682

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176187

At Fire Academy, Alaa Emran serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,682.

Jared Wansart

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2024 total comp

$7,962

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $7,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,962

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175906

At Fire Academy, Jared Wansart serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,962.

Cody Sylvia

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2025 total comp

$6,026

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $5,389
Overtime: $422
Other pay: $215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,026

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 167117

Cody Sylvia is a Firefighter at Fire Academy within Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $6,026.

Joseph Brucato

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2024 total comp

$5,460

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $5,460
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,460

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175872

Joseph Brucato works as a Firefighter for Fire Academy within Public Safety. Joseph earned $5,460 in 2024.

Jordan Ernest

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2023 total comp

$5,165

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $3,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,165

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173616

Jordan Ernest works as a Firefighter for Fire Academy within Public Safety. Jordan earned $5,165 in 2023.

Matthew Daniels

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2025 total comp

$5,042

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $3,983
Overtime: $844
Other pay: $215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,042

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168733

Matthew Daniels works as a Firefighter for Fire Academy within Public Safety. Matthew earned $5,042 in 2025.

Bryan Hughes

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2023 total comp

$4,000

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,000

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175119

Bryan Hughes is a Firefighter at Fire Academy within Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,000.

James Dyckman

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2024 total comp

$3,822

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $3,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,822

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175877

James Dyckman holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Academy within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,822.

Michael Marrero

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2024 total comp

$682

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $682
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $682

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175890

At Fire Academy, Michael Marrero serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2024 pay totaled $682.

Justin Driscoll

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2023 total comp

$212

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175456

Justin Driscoll is a Firefighter at Fire Academy within Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $212.

Nicholas Longo

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2025 total comp

$187

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $187
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176179

Nicholas Longo works as a Firefighter for Fire Academy within Public Safety. Nicholas earned $187 in 2025.

Robert Edwards

Firefighter/Fire Academy

2026 total comp

-$1,875

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: -$1,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: -$1,875

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176186

Robert Edwards is a Firefighter at Fire Academy within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to -$1,875.