City of Buffalo / Fire Engine 40 / Battalion Chief

Job-title file

Battalion Chief

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

28 employees hold this title in Fire Engine 40. Median total compensation for the role is $188,422, above the department median of $180,352.

Employees: 28
Role median: $188,422
Agency median: $180,352
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$209,785+

How total compensation varies among the 28 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

James Hynes

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2026 total comp

$118,755

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $45,905
Overtime: $32,133
Other pay: $40,717
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,755

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 66720

At Fire Engine 40, James Hynes serves as a Battalion Chief within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,755.

Gerald Nostrant

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2025 total comp

$69,327

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $7,181
Overtime: $6,165
Other pay: $55,980
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,327

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 105600

At Fire Engine 40, Gerald Nostrant serves as a Battalion Chief within Public Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,327.

Michael Wisniewski

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2023 total comp

$4,000

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,000

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 157980

Michael Wisniewski is a Battalion Chief at Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. 2023 total compensation came to $4,000.

Mark Mendola

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2025 total comp

$1,500

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,500

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 97080

At Fire Engine 40, Mark Mendola serves as a Battalion Chief within Public Safety. Their 2025 pay totaled $1,500.

Estate Of Mark Hillery

Battalion Chief/Fire Engine 40

2024 total comp

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 63666

Estate Of Mark Hillery works as a Battalion Chief for Fire Engine 40 within Public Safety. Estate earned $0 in 2024.