Agency file

Fire Ladder 14

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

The Fire Ladder 14 provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2026, this agency had 21 employees with median total compensation of $102,755; the highest distinct record was $228,972.

Year: 2026
Employees: 21
Median total: $102,755
Highest record: $228,972

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$81,012$228,972+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 21 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,755) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $63,164 (52%)
Overtime — $30,971 (25%)
Other — $27,785 (23%)
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

$82,289

$91,523

$102,755

$144,768

$199,198

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $199,198 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $82,289. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter

16 · $94,033

Fire Lieutenant

4 · $179,975

Fire Captain

1 · $199,198

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

Edward Zupkov

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$228,972

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $80,174
Overtime: $121,257
Other pay: $27,541
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $228,972

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 162180

Edward Zupkov is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $228,972.

Eric Harper

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$211,257

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $74,400
Overtime: $104,572
Other pay: $32,286
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $211,257

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 59360

Eric Harper is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $211,257.

Stephen Hartman

Fire Captain/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$199,198

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $75,068
Overtime: $88,880
Other pay: $35,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $199,198

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 60162

Stephen Hartman is a Fire Captain at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $199,198.

James Mercurio

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$150,808

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $33,750
Overtime: $58,452
Other pay: $58,606
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,808

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 97340

James Mercurio is a Firefighter at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $150,808.

Joshua Korbs

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$148,692

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $75,688
Overtime: $45,891
Other pay: $27,114
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,692

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172651

Joshua Korbs holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $148,692.

David Smith

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$144,768

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $59,208
Overtime: $50,834
Other pay: $34,726
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,768

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 136280

David Smith holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $144,768.

John Keany

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$133,238

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $31,163
Overtime: $35,759
Other pay: $66,316
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,238

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 72320

John Keany holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $133,238.

Jim Wilkinson

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$127,032

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $61,583
Overtime: $36,490
Other pay: $28,959
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,032

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 155820

Jim Wilkinson is a Firefighter at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $127,032.

James Meier

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$118,351

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $70,958
Overtime: $26,073
Other pay: $21,321
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,351

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172635

James Meier is a Firefighter at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $118,351.

Adam Haynes

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$106,366

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $71,458
Overtime: $16,451
Other pay: $18,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,366

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173453

Adam Haynes holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $106,366.

John Colligan

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$102,755

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $50,958
Overtime: $9,648
Other pay: $42,149
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,755

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 26980

John Colligan works as a Firefighter for Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. John earned $102,755 in 2026.

Jerry Nappo

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2025 total comp

$99,597

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $21,771
Overtime: $11,779
Other pay: $66,047
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,597

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 104060

Jerry Nappo is a Firefighter at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. 2025 total compensation came to $99,597.

Theodore Leber

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$94,574

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $65,958
Overtime: $4,667
Other pay: $23,949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,574

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173570

At Fire Ladder 14, Theodore Leber serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,574.

Johnathan Flumerfeldt

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$94,349

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $65,625
Overtime: $4,645
Other pay: $24,079
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,349

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173557

Johnathan Flumerfeldt works as a Firefighter for Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. Johnathan earned $94,349 in 2026.

Michael Gatti

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$93,716

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $62,695
Overtime: $12,884
Other pay: $18,138
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,716

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174469

Michael Gatti works as a Firefighter for Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. Michael earned $93,716 in 2026.

Jay Jordan

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$92,613

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $70,333
Overtime: $2,731
Other pay: $19,549
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,613

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173504

Jay Jordan works as a Firefighter for Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. Jay earned $92,613 in 2026.

Benjamin Bartels

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$91,523

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $67,947
Overtime: $12,239
Other pay: $11,337
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,523

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174453

Benjamin Bartels holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,523.

Raymond Sullivan

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$91,457

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $73,958
Overtime: $1,548
Other pay: $15,951
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,457

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173474

At Fire Ladder 14, Raymond Sullivan serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,457.

Connall Keane

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$85,671

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $58,497
Overtime: $6,962
Other pay: $20,213
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,671

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170364

Connall Keane works as a Firefighter for Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. Connall earned $85,671 in 2026.

Brendan Donovan

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$82,289

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $56,261
Overtime: $2,922
Other pay: $23,106
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,289

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174468

Brendan Donovan works as a Firefighter for Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. Brendan earned $82,289 in 2026.

Gregory Nikiel

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$81,673

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $61,211
Overtime: $2,788
Other pay: $17,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,673

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174709

Gregory Nikiel holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $81,673.

David Nolan

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 14

2026 total comp

$81,012

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $59,560
Overtime: $4,698
Other pay: $16,755
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,012

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174681

David Nolan is a Firefighter at Fire Ladder 14 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $81,012.