City of Buffalo / Fire Engine 1 / Firefighter

Job-title file

Firefighter

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

15 employees hold this title in Fire Engine 1. Median total compensation for the role is $55,618, below the department median of $62,390.

Employees: 15
Role median: $55,618
Agency median: $62,390
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$26,612$85,991+

How total compensation varies among the 15 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

Luis Marrero

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$87,514

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $59,808
Overtime: $5,604
Other pay: $22,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,514

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172845

Luis Marrero works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. Luis earned $87,514 in 2026.

Devron Hill

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$82,073

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $61,074
Overtime: $1,995
Other pay: $19,004
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,073

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 169567

At Fire Engine 1, Devron Hill serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $82,073.

Kevin Moppins

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$80,119

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $62,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,305
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,119

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174458

Kevin Moppins holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,119.

Anthony Sitarski

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$80,002

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $60,478
Overtime: $114
Other pay: $19,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,002

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174489

Anthony Sitarski is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $80,002.

Aaron Watkins

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$70,727

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $41,166
Overtime: $3,921
Other pay: $25,640
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,727

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170196

Aaron Watkins works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. Aaron earned $70,727 in 2026.

Thomas Laska

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$62,390

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $43,202
Overtime: $9,618
Other pay: $9,570
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,390

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175886

Thomas Laska works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. Thomas earned $62,390 in 2026.

Nicole Borodzik

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$55,633

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $29,109
Overtime: $1,386
Other pay: $25,138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,633

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175451

Nicole Borodzik is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $55,633.

Christopher Barnum

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$55,618

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $43,653
Overtime: $2,831
Other pay: $9,134
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,618

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175871

At Fire Engine 1, Christopher Barnum serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,618.

Michael Lang

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$53,984

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $42,366
Overtime: $4,106
Other pay: $7,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,984

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176185

At Fire Engine 1, Michael Lang serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,984.

David Battel

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$53,848

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $39,775
Overtime: $408
Other pay: $13,665
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,848

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 169813

David Battel holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,848.

Patrick Mathiebe

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$52,267

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $42,366
Overtime: $2,329
Other pay: $7,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,267

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176194

Patrick Mathiebe works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. Patrick earned $52,267 in 2026.

Gillian Stott

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$51,158

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $40,116
Overtime: $1,186
Other pay: $9,856
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,158

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176214

At Fire Engine 1, Gillian Stott serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,158.

Alexander Vignogna

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$50,834

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $40,327
Overtime: $863
Other pay: $9,645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,834

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176219

Alexander Vignogna is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $50,834.

Zachary Mogavero

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$50,172

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $40,678
Overtime: $388
Other pay: $9,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,172

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176197

At Fire Engine 1, Zachary Mogavero serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,172.

George Arthur

Firefighter/Fire Engine 1

2026 total comp

$26,612

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $13,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,612

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175294

George Arthur is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 1 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $26,612.