Agency file

Fire Engine 40

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

The Fire Engine 40 provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2026, this agency had 45 employees with median total compensation of $180,352; the highest distinct record was $255,271.

Year: 2026
Employees: 45
Median total: $180,352
Highest record: $255,271

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$43,579$252,357+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 45 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($180,352) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $69,799 (43%)
Overtime — $51,465 (32%)
Other — $40,572 (25%)
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

$78,161

$128,547

$180,352

$192,500

$206,140

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $206,140 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $78,161. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Battalion Chief

22 · $189,100

Fire Lieutenant

7 · $148,801

Division Fire Chief

5 · $231,415

Deputy Commissioner of Fire

3 · $56,504

Firefighter

2 · $128,968

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

Daniel Bossi

Division Fire Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$255,271

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $23,604
Overtime: $125,884
Other pay: $105,783
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $255,271

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 14640

Daniel Bossi works as a Division Fire Chief for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Daniel earned $255,271 in 2026.

Mark Morganti

Division Fire Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$252,357

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $78,758
Overtime: $122,026
Other pay: $51,572
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $252,357

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 101180

Mark Morganti works as a Division Fire Chief for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Mark earned $252,357 in 2026.

Thomas Meldrum

Division Fire Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$231,415

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $59,958
Overtime: $101,518
Other pay: $69,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $231,415

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 96700

Thomas Meldrum holds the role of Division Fire Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $231,415.

Ronald Morganti

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2023 total comp

$217,497

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $45,596
Overtime: $70,518
Other pay: $101,383
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,497

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 101200

Ronald Morganti is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $217,497.

Patrick Britzzalaro

Division Fire Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$209,682

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $92,280
Overtime: $78,767
Other pay: $38,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $209,682

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 16040

Patrick Britzzalaro holds the role of Division Fire Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $209,682.

Wendy Majtyka-Hartman

Division Fire Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$206,140

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $96,846
Overtime: $73,887
Other pay: $35,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,140

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 87244

At Fire Engine 40, Wendy Majtyka-Hartman serves as a Division Fire Chief within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $206,140.

Jeffery Roberts

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2024 total comp

$203,215

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $38,896
Overtime: $50,491
Other pay: $113,828
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $203,215

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 123100

Jeffery Roberts is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2024 total compensation came to $203,215.

Dale Bless

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$201,429

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $68,885
Overtime: $81,192
Other pay: $51,353
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $201,429

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 12960

Dale Bless is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $201,429.

Dennis Bannister

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$197,218

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $73,684
Overtime: $91,367
Other pay: $32,168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,218

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 7122

Dennis Bannister is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $197,218.

Sean Eagen

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$195,708

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $76,736
Overtime: $81,330
Other pay: $37,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,708

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 40600

Sean Eagen holds the role of Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $195,708.

Peter Lotocki

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$194,907

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $71,486
Overtime: $73,994
Other pay: $49,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,907

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 84400

Peter Lotocki is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $194,907.

Matthew Hoare

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$194,547

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $76,852
Overtime: $74,538
Other pay: $43,157
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,547

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 63820

Matthew Hoare is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $194,547.

Thomas Breski

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$194,325

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $74,900
Overtime: $74,309
Other pay: $45,115
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $194,325

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 15660

Thomas Breski is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $194,325.

Scott Heywood

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$192,500

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $69,698
Overtime: $73,416
Other pay: $49,386
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $192,500

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 62960

Scott Heywood holds the role of Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $192,500.

Johnathan Eaton

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$191,862

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $75,388
Overtime: $72,519
Other pay: $43,954
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,862

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 163460

Johnathan Eaton works as a Battalion Chief for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Johnathan earned $191,862 in 2026.

Kenneth Eason

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$191,823

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $54,577
Overtime: $71,430
Other pay: $65,817
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,823

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 40620

At Fire Engine 40, Kenneth Eason serves as a Battalion Chief within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $191,823.

Robert Bremer

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$191,302

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $64,495
Overtime: $72,001
Other pay: $54,806
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,302

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 15560

Robert Bremer is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $191,302.

Lawrence Robertson

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$190,450

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $76,689
Overtime: $71,997
Other pay: $41,764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $190,450

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 163200

Lawrence Robertson holds the role of Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $190,450.

Matthew Osinski

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$189,523

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $80,103
Overtime: $70,437
Other pay: $38,983
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,523

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 108944

At Fire Engine 40, Matthew Osinski serves as a Battalion Chief within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $189,523.

David Mann

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$188,676

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $74,087
Overtime: $69,585
Other pay: $45,004
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,676

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 88640

David Mann holds the role of Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $188,676.

Christopher Higgins

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$188,168

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $76,689
Overtime: $67,946
Other pay: $43,533
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,168

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 63120

At Fire Engine 40, Christopher Higgins serves as a Battalion Chief within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $188,168.

Gregory Donovan

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$185,621

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $80,591
Overtime: $66,737
Other pay: $38,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $185,621

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 163560

Gregory Donovan is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $185,621.

Timothy Reid

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$182,919

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $68,885
Overtime: $62,934
Other pay: $51,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,919

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 120747

Timothy Reid works as a Battalion Chief for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Timothy earned $182,919 in 2026.

Brian Monkelban

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$182,502

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $64,091
Overtime: $76,872
Other pay: $41,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $182,502

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 99940

At Fire Engine 40, Brian Monkelban serves as a Fire Lieutenant within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $182,502.

Terry Dickinson

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$180,352

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $73,275
Overtime: $60,595
Other pay: $46,483
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,352

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 36240

Terry Dickinson holds the role of Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $180,352.

Ronald Bourgeois

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$173,710

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $61,080
Overtime: $53,717
Other pay: $58,912
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,710

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 14843

Ronald Bourgeois is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $173,710.

Christopher Ray

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$172,481

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $90,238
Overtime: $50,508
Other pay: $31,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,481

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 119900

Christopher Ray works as a Battalion Chief for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Christopher earned $172,481 in 2026.

Matthew Hayes

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$172,053

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $59,779
Overtime: $53,967
Other pay: $58,307
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,053

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170489

Matthew Hayes holds the role of Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $172,053.

Kenneth Sikora

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$159,469

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $95,008
Overtime: $38,039
Other pay: $26,423
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,469

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 134063

Kenneth Sikora works as a Battalion Chief for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Kenneth earned $159,469 in 2026.

Ramon Suarez

Fire Captain/Fire Engine 40

2025 total comp

$158,511

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $74,558
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $83,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,511

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 141540

At Fire Engine 40, Ramon Suarez serves as a Fire Captain within Public Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,511.

Danielle Nicolosi

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$158,016

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $80,092
Overtime: $54,821
Other pay: $23,103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $158,016

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173508

Danielle Nicolosi is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $158,016.

Aimee Kinsley

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$154,929

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $73,275
Overtime: $36,262
Other pay: $45,392
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $154,929

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 166332

At Fire Engine 40, Aimee Kinsley serves as a Battalion Chief within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $154,929.

Timothy Cassel

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 40

2025 total comp

$153,630

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $40,020
Overtime: $58,294
Other pay: $55,316
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,630

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 23080

Timothy Cassel works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Timothy earned $153,630 in 2025.

Paul Eason

Deputy Commissioner of Fire/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$151,005

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $127,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $23,081
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,005

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 166338

Paul Eason works as a Deputy Commissioner of Fire for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Paul earned $151,005 in 2026.

Donald Kawa

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$148,801

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $67,380
Overtime: $53,710
Other pay: $27,712
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,801

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172089

Donald Kawa is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $148,801.

Daniel Pizarro

Commissioner of Fire/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$146,050

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $106,263
Overtime: $7,932
Other pay: $31,855
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,050

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172365

Daniel Pizarro works as a Commissioner of Fire for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Daniel earned $146,050 in 2026.

Dennis Crocker

Firefighter/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$135,766

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $70,416
Overtime: $40,628
Other pay: $24,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,766

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 30500

Dennis Crocker holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $135,766.

Justin Sumbrum

Fire Captain/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$128,547

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $71,319
Overtime: $20,121
Other pay: $37,107
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,547

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 169597

At Fire Engine 40, Justin Sumbrum serves as a Fire Captain within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,547.

Ronald Dussett

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$123,879

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $67,480
Overtime: $21,005
Other pay: $35,394
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,879

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170516

Ronald Dussett works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Ronald earned $123,879 in 2026.

Ricky Pereira

Firefighter/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$122,170

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $74,999
Overtime: $30,146
Other pay: $17,025
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,170

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170520

Ricky Pereira works as a Firefighter for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Ricky earned $122,170 in 2026.