Agency file

Fire Engine 2

Source file: City of Buffalo — Open Payroll / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Fire Engine 2 provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2026, this agency had 20 employees with median total compensation of $80,951; the highest distinct record was $147,637.

Year: 2026
Employees: 20
Median total: $80,951
Highest record: $147,637

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$50,060$147,637+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 20 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($80,951) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $52,537 (61%)
Overtime — $11,005 (13%)
Other — $21,940 (26%)
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

$54,884

$63,699

$80,951

$101,698

$123,905

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $123,905 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $54,884. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter

16 · $67,548

Fire Lieutenant

3 · $112,177

Fire Captain

1 · $134,357

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Jeffrey Yaskow

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$147,637

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $63,015
Overtime: $49,762
Other pay: $34,860
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,637

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 159800

Jeffrey Yaskow is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $147,637.

Estate Of Scott Janowski

Fire Captain/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$134,357

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $44,331
Overtime: $40,345
Other pay: $49,681
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,357

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170505

Estate Of Scott Janowski works as a Fire Captain for Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. Estate earned $134,357 in 2026.

Julio Esquilin

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$123,905

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $68,333
Overtime: $32,538
Other pay: $23,034
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,905

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170517

Julio Esquilin is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $123,905.

Elizabeth Krug

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$112,177

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $74,767
Overtime: $11,159
Other pay: $26,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,177

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174008

At Fire Engine 2, Elizabeth Krug serves as a Fire Lieutenant within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,177.

Richard Morales

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$111,762

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $60,958
Overtime: $21,125
Other pay: $29,679
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,762

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170481

Richard Morales works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. Richard earned $111,762 in 2026.

Douglas Lash

Fire Captain/Fire Engine 2

2023 total comp

$110,969

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $18,297
Overtime: $21,820
Other pay: $70,853
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,969

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 79060

Douglas Lash works as a Fire Captain for Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. Douglas earned $110,969 in 2023.

Brandie Williams

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$101,698

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $70,758
Overtime: $7,681
Other pay: $23,259
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,698

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173482

Brandie Williams holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $101,698.

Neil Keenan

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$96,031

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $69,958
Overtime: $6,217
Other pay: $19,856
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,031

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173548

Neil Keenan works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. Neil earned $96,031 in 2026.

Jacob Kusmierski

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$92,856

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $18,625
Overtime: $3,117
Other pay: $71,114
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,856

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173534

Jacob Kusmierski works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. Jacob earned $92,856 in 2026.

Jacob Smith

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$84,180

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $55,001
Overtime: $6,103
Other pay: $23,076
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,180

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174829

At Fire Engine 2, Jacob Smith serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,180.

Tyler Barrie

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$83,387

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $65,531
Overtime: $2,787
Other pay: $15,068
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,387

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174451

Tyler Barrie holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,387.

Nicholas Foels

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$78,514

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $61,367
Overtime: $1,365
Other pay: $15,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,514

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174712

At Fire Engine 2, Nicholas Foels serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,514.

James Trudell

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$68,873

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $51,053
Overtime: $1,152
Other pay: $16,668
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,873

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175097

James Trudell holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,873.

Elijah Ventura

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$66,223

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $48,402
Overtime: $5,567
Other pay: $12,254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,223

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175486

Elijah Ventura holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $66,223.

John Cashmore

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$65,928

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $48,999
Overtime: $7,168
Other pay: $9,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,928

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175249

John Cashmore works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. John earned $65,928 in 2026.

Stephen Taylor

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$63,699

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $44,792
Overtime: $4,512
Other pay: $14,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,699

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175482

Stephen Taylor holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,699.

Donald O'Connor

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$60,940

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $34,925
Overtime: $7,987
Other pay: $18,029
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,940

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175894

Donald O'Connor works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. Donald earned $60,940 in 2026.

Justin Acker

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$59,401

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $37,154
Overtime: $6,474
Other pay: $15,773
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,401

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175869

At Fire Engine 2, Justin Acker serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,401.

Trevor Cooley

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$54,884

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $46,359
Overtime: $1,909
Other pay: $6,616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,884

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175873

Trevor Cooley works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. Trevor earned $54,884 in 2026.

Stephen Burke

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$53,121

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $44,053
Overtime: $3,128
Other pay: $5,941
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,121

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176180

Stephen Burke is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $53,121.

Daniel Milovich

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 2

2023 total comp

$52,375

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: -$1,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $53,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,375

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 98940

Daniel Milovich holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $52,375.

Ryan White

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2026 total comp

$50,060

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $42,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,694
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,060

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176204

At Fire Engine 2, Ryan White serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,060.

Franklin Robinson

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

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: 123400

Franklin Robinson holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. In 2023, their total compensation was $4,000.

Estate Of Jason Arno

Firefighter/Fire Engine 2

2024 total comp

$1,500

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,500

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175122

Estate Of Jason Arno holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 2 within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $1,500.