Agency file

Fire Engine 31

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

The Fire Engine 31 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 $83,482; the highest distinct record was $238,538.

Year: 2026
Employees: 20
Median total: $83,482
Highest record: $238,538

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$49,010$238,538+

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 ($83,482) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $58,781 (58%)
Overtime — $20,701 (20%)
Other — $21,663 (21%)
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

$63,757

$79,980

$83,482

$100,741

$158,011

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,011 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $63,757. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter

16 · $81,167

Fire Lieutenant

3 · $175,977

Fire Captain

1 · $158,011

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

Timothy Nowak

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$238,538

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $74,400
Overtime: $132,055
Other pay: $32,084
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $238,538

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 106023

Timothy Nowak holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $238,538.

Anna Ventresca

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$175,977

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $76,404
Overtime: $71,616
Other pay: $27,957
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,977

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 149940

Anna Ventresca is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $175,977.

Samuel Campbell

Fire Captain/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$158,011

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $77,616
Overtime: $50,300
Other pay: $30,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,011

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 165956

Samuel Campbell works as a Fire Captain for Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. Samuel earned $158,011 in 2026.

Shawn Duffy

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$147,473

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $67,337
Overtime: $44,282
Other pay: $35,855
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,473

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172649

Shawn Duffy works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. Shawn earned $147,473 in 2026.

Patrick Donohue

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$117,187

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $61,541
Overtime: $27,265
Other pay: $28,380
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,187

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174479

Patrick Donohue holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,187.

Richard Hyatt

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$100,741

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $49,291
Overtime: $10,833
Other pay: $40,616
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,741

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173551

At Fire Engine 31, Richard Hyatt serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,741.

Marc Brocato

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$98,705

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $72,958
Overtime: $6,833
Other pay: $18,914
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,705

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172353

At Fire Engine 31, Marc Brocato serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $98,705.

Kyle Scarsella

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$89,577

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $68,625
Overtime: $43
Other pay: $20,910
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,577

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173452

Kyle Scarsella is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $89,577.

Molly Fitzpatrick

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$86,293

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $63,723
Overtime: $8,172
Other pay: $14,397
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,293

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174704

Molly Fitzpatrick is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,293.

Jill Mcmahon

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$83,931

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $63,834
Overtime: $6,056
Other pay: $14,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,931

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174683

Jill Mcmahon is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $83,931.

Samuel Merlo

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$83,034

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $60,910
Overtime: $4,657
Other pay: $17,466
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,034

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174707

At Fire Engine 31, Samuel Merlo serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,034.

Scott Rogers

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$81,210

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $56,945
Overtime: $6,679
Other pay: $17,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,210

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174827

Scott Rogers holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,210.

Kurt Jacobs

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$81,124

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $52,216
Overtime: $1,514
Other pay: $27,393
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,124

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174474

Kurt Jacobs is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $81,124.

Eric Duschnik

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$80,886

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $57,639
Overtime: $3,356
Other pay: $19,891
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,886

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174706

Eric Duschnik holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $80,886.

Paul Messer

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$79,980

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $51,707
Overtime: $12,853
Other pay: $15,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,980

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175105

Paul Messer is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $79,980.

Shawn Geary

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$78,403

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $52,307
Overtime: $11,158
Other pay: $14,937
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,403

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175127

At Fire Engine 31, Shawn Geary serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,403.

Daniel Murray

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$69,834

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $44,939
Overtime: $7,201
Other pay: $17,695
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,834

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175257

Daniel Murray holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,834.

Morgan Walsh

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$63,757

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $45,785
Overtime: $1,044
Other pay: $16,928
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,757

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175125

Morgan Walsh holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,757.

Connor Logal

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$59,224

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $43,857
Overtime: $6,651
Other pay: $8,715
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,224

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175887

Connor Logal holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,224.

Anthonie King

Firefighter/Fire Engine 31

2026 total comp

$49,010

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $33,578
Overtime: $1,453
Other pay: $13,979
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,010

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175465

Anthonie King holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 31 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,010.