City of Buffalo / Fire Engine 2 / Firefighter

Job-title file

Firefighter

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

18 employees hold this title in Fire Engine 2. Median total compensation for the role is $66,075, below the department median of $80,951.

Employees: 18
Role median: $66,075
Agency median: $80,951
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,500$119,776+

How total compensation varies among the 18 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

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.

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.

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.

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.