City of Buffalo / Fire Engine 28 / 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 28. Median total compensation for the role is $60,043, below the department median of $63,139.

Employees: 15
Role median: $60,043
Agency median: $63,139
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$47,271$147,926+

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

Michael Vitiello

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2025 total comp

$168,735

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $37,146
Overtime: $58,005
Other pay: $73,584
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $168,735

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 150700

Michael Vitiello holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. In 2025, their total compensation was $168,735.

Joshua Henderson

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$94,417

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $69,333
Overtime: $2,184
Other pay: $22,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,417

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170490

Joshua Henderson works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. Joshua earned $94,417 in 2026.

Daniel Carr

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$92,096

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $64,630
Overtime: $4,858
Other pay: $22,607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,096

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173976

Daniel Carr works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. Daniel earned $92,096 in 2026.

Kenneth Stoller

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2024 total comp

$82,286

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: -$1,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,337
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,286

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 140800

Kenneth Stoller holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,286.

James Zeitz

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$80,471

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $58,763
Overtime: $2,749
Other pay: $18,959
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,471

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174687

James Zeitz works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. James earned $80,471 in 2026.

Matthew Kieta

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$76,720

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $57,105
Overtime: $1,425
Other pay: $18,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,720

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174833

At Fire Engine 28, Matthew Kieta serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,720.

Rashiem Graham

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$66,235

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $20,649
Overtime: $2,001
Other pay: $43,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,235

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175251

Rashiem Graham works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. Rashiem earned $66,235 in 2026.

James Bugman

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$60,043

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $45,460
Overtime: $701
Other pay: $13,882
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,043

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175453

James Bugman works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. James earned $60,043 in 2026.

Donjuan Tyson

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$56,877

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $41,893
Overtime: $3,919
Other pay: $11,065
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,877

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175999

At Fire Engine 28, Donjuan Tyson serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,877.

David Rodriguez

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$54,061

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $39,554
Overtime: $4,255
Other pay: $10,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,061

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176198

David Rodriguez is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $54,061.

Darryl Suleski

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$53,290

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $39,554
Overtime: $3,318
Other pay: $10,418
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,290

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176216

Darryl Suleski holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,290.

Rekeem Greene

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$51,269

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $42,155
Overtime: $1,232
Other pay: $7,883
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,269

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176188

Rekeem Greene holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,269.

Shaun Downes

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$51,158

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $44,053
Overtime: $1,165
Other pay: $5,941
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,158

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175129

At Fire Engine 28, Shaun Downes serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,158.

Marcos Vargas

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$50,973

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $41,569
Overtime: $1,188
Other pay: $8,215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,973

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176203

Marcos Vargas holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,973.

Phillip Grinage

Firefighter/Fire Engine 28

2026 total comp

$47,271

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $31,546
Overtime: $116
Other pay: $15,609
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,271

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170270

Phillip Grinage holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 28 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,271.