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City of Buffalo / Fire Engine 44 / Fire Captain

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Fire Captain

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

2 employees hold this title in Fire Engine 44. Median total compensation for the role is $170,935, above the department median of $91,248.

Employees
2
Role median
$170,935
Agency median
$91,248
Comparison
Above

Record list

Employees with this title

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James Upshaw

Fire Captain/Fire Engine 44

2026 total comp
$201,359
Sub-department
PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay
$77,916
Overtime
$89,742
Other pay
$33,700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$201,359

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Employeeid
148400

James Upshaw is a Fire Captain at Fire Engine 44 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $201,359.

Joseph Lembke

Fire Captain/Fire Engine 44

2025 total comp
$140,511
Sub-department
PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay
$39,758
Overtime
$34,858
Other pay
$65,895
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$140,511

Source-specific fields

Employeeid
80183

Joseph Lembke is a Fire Captain at Fire Engine 44 within Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $140,511.