Agency file

Fire Engine 37

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

The Fire Engine 37 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 $87,304; the highest distinct record was $158,245.

Year: 2026
Employees: 20
Median total: $87,304
Highest record: $158,245

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$54,739$158,245+

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 ($87,304) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $56,679 (59%)
Overtime — $15,458 (16%)
Other — $23,273 (24%)
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

$56,229

$71,686

$87,304

$120,360

$138,604

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $138,604 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $56,229. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter

16 · $79,867

Fire Lieutenant

3 · $136,207

Fire Captain

1 · $148,998

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

Matthew Whelan

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$158,245

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $58,958
Overtime: $64,559
Other pay: $34,728
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,245

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 154481

Matthew Whelan holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $158,245.

Daniel Lengel

Fire Captain/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$148,998

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $80,415
Overtime: $40,705
Other pay: $27,878
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,998

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172640

Daniel Lengel is a Fire Captain at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $148,998.

Michael Pasquale

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$138,604

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $71,536
Overtime: $37,286
Other pay: $29,782
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,604

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173984

Michael Pasquale is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $138,604.

Michael Gangloff

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$136,831

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $62,958
Overtime: $42,984
Other pay: $30,889
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,831

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 49800

Michael Gangloff works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. Michael earned $136,831 in 2026.

Aaron Jamieson

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$136,207

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $77,979
Overtime: $33,806
Other pay: $24,422
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,207

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172656

Aaron Jamieson holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $136,207.

William Cybulski

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$120,360

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $81,272
Overtime: $17,341
Other pay: $21,748
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,360

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172346

William Cybulski is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $120,360.

Michael Sullivan

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$105,648

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $64,285
Overtime: $16,177
Other pay: $25,185
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,648

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173988

Michael Sullivan is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $105,648.

Michael Murphy

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$100,635

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $53,000
Overtime: $10,531
Other pay: $37,104
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,635

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173550

Michael Murphy holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,635.

Alex Shanahan

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$92,993

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $65,958
Overtime: $2,210
Other pay: $24,825
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,993

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170497

Alex Shanahan is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $92,993.

Michael Ruffino

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 37

2024 total comp

$91,544

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $9,878
Overtime: $9,018
Other pay: $72,648
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,544

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 125860

Michael Ruffino holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. In 2024, their total compensation was $91,544.

Stephanie Edbauer

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$87,942

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $57,480
Overtime: $8,687
Other pay: $21,775
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,942

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174682

Stephanie Edbauer works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. Stephanie earned $87,942 in 2026.

James Colern

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$86,666

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $60,704
Overtime: $7,078
Other pay: $18,884
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,666

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174481

James Colern is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $86,666.

Ryan Byrne

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$81,975

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $54,985
Overtime: $8,060
Other pay: $18,930
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,975

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174830

Ryan Byrne holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,975.

Flannan Gould

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$77,760

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $57,013
Overtime: $3,288
Other pay: $17,458
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,760

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173182

At Fire Engine 37, Flannan Gould serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $77,760.

John Peterson-Borins

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$77,308

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $56,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $20,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,308

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174695

John Peterson-Borins holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,308.

Justin Bartlomiejczak

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$71,686

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $10,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,678
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,686

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174815

At Fire Engine 37, Justin Bartlomiejczak serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,686.

Michael Pesono

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$60,869

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $45,795
Overtime: $1,979
Other pay: $13,095
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,869

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175477

Michael Pesono holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,869.

Kyle Turner

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$58,756

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $43,162
Overtime: $5,952
Other pay: $9,642
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,756

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175904

At Fire Engine 37, Kyle Turner serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,756.

Stephen Doctor

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$56,229

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $43,242
Overtime: $3,577
Other pay: $9,410
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,229

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175875

At Fire Engine 37, Stephen Doctor serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,229.

Matthew Oleski

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$55,752

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $43,428
Overtime: $2,778
Other pay: $9,546
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,752

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175895

Matthew Oleski holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,752.

Mark Morganti

Firefighter/Fire Engine 37

2026 total comp

$54,739

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $44,983
Overtime: $2,162
Other pay: $7,593
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,739

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175892

Mark Morganti is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 37 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $54,739.