City of Buffalo / Fire Engine 37 / Firefighter

Job-title file

Firefighter

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

16 employees hold this title in Fire Engine 37. Median total compensation for the role is $79,867, below the department median of $87,304.

Employees: 16
Role median: $79,867
Agency median: $87,304
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$54,739$151,821+

How total compensation varies among the 16 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

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.

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.

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.

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.