Agency file

Fire Engine 38

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

The Fire Engine 38 provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2026, this agency had 12 employees with median total compensation of $74,066; the highest distinct record was $124,861.

Year: 2026
Employees: 12
Median total: $74,066
Highest record: $124,861

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$52,831$124,861+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 12 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($74,066) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $54,443 (67%)
Overtime — $8,567 (11%)
Other — $18,147 (22%)
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

$55,613

$57,236

$74,066

$102,245

$109,226

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $109,226 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $55,613. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter

9 · $61,599

Fire Lieutenant

3 · $103,485

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

Jonathan Jindra

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$124,861

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $81,272
Overtime: $22,338
Other pay: $21,251
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,861

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173483

At Fire Engine 38, Jonathan Jindra serves as a Fire Lieutenant within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,861.

John Amoia

Firefighter/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$109,226

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $21,781
Other pay: $23,319
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,226

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173971

John Amoia is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 38 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $109,226.

Alex Schultz

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$103,485

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $75,831
Overtime: $1,825
Other pay: $25,829
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,485

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 166623

Alex Schultz is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 38 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $103,485.

Matthew Giancarlo

Firefighter/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$102,245

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $63,407
Overtime: $14,893
Other pay: $23,946
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,245

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173969

Matthew Giancarlo holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 38 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,245.

Brandon Ersing

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$101,709

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $68,261
Overtime: $4,674
Other pay: $28,773
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,709

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173967

Brandon Ersing works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Engine 38 within Public Safety. Brandon earned $101,709 in 2026.

Patrick Mcmanus

Firefighter/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$82,844

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $60,473
Overtime: $5,575
Other pay: $16,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,844

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174661

Patrick Mcmanus is a Firefighter at Fire Engine 38 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $82,844.

Pachea Mccollum

Firefighter/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$65,287

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $35,842
Overtime: $4,703
Other pay: $24,743
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,287

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174885

Pachea Mccollum works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 38 within Public Safety. Pachea earned $65,287 in 2026.

Michael Davila

Firefighter/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$61,599

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $39,669
Overtime: $8,973
Other pay: $12,958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,599

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175874

At Fire Engine 38, Michael Davila serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,599.

Jordan Hawkins

Firefighter/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$57,236

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $43,202
Overtime: $4,825
Other pay: $9,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,236

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 169087

Jordan Hawkins holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 38 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,236.

Deanthony Simpson

Firefighter/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$56,942

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $45,155
Overtime: $4,546
Other pay: $7,242
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,942

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 175902

At Fire Engine 38, Deanthony Simpson serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,942.

Miyaga Miyaga

Firefighter/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$55,613

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $40,468
Overtime: $5,807
Other pay: $9,339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,613

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176196

Miyaga Miyaga works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 38 within Public Safety. Miyaga earned $55,613 in 2026.

Michael Thomas

Firefighter/Fire Engine 38

2026 total comp

$52,831

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $35,617
Overtime: $2,859
Other pay: $14,355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,831

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 176200

Michael Thomas works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 38 within Public Safety. Michael earned $52,831 in 2026.