Agency file

Fire Ladder 6

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

The Fire Ladder 6 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 $96,971; the highest distinct record was $174,251.

Year: 2026
Employees: 21
Median total: $96,971
Highest record: $174,251

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$84,341$174,251+

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 ($96,971) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $63,397 (61%)
Overtime — $12,783 (12%)
Other — $27,946 (27%)
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

$87,132

$90,742

$96,971

$104,430

$120,193

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $120,193 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $87,132. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter

16 · $91,929

Fire Lieutenant

3 · $116,646

Fire Captain

2 · $141,266

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

Andrew Beale

Fire Captain/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$174,251

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $83,164
Overtime: $65,919
Other pay: $25,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,251

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172653

Andrew Beale works as a Fire Captain for Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. Andrew earned $174,251 in 2026.

James Pierce

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$170,593

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $67,527
Overtime: $65,148
Other pay: $37,918
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,593

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 114744

At Fire Ladder 6, James Pierce serves as a Fire Lieutenant within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $170,593.

James Dole

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$120,193

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $58,291
Overtime: $29,783
Other pay: $32,119
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,193

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 37720

At Fire Ladder 6, James Dole serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,193.

Matthew Ersing

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$116,646

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $80,556
Overtime: $13,034
Other pay: $23,056
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,646

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172632

Matthew Ersing holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,646.

Patrick Blake

Fire Captain/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$108,282

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $20,341
Overtime: $32,138
Other pay: $55,803
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,282

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 12684

At Fire Ladder 6, Patrick Blake serves as a Fire Captain within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,282.

Terrance Schmand

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$104,430

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $67,583
Overtime: $14,173
Other pay: $22,673
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,430

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173447

At Fire Ladder 6, Terrance Schmand serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $104,430.

Jeffrey Brett

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$103,270

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $69,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $34,168
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,270

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 168286

At Fire Ladder 6, Jeffrey Brett serves as a Fire Lieutenant within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $103,270.

Gregory Chaffee

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$99,494

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $70,820
Overtime: $9,187
Other pay: $19,488
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,494

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173977

Gregory Chaffee holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,494.

William Snyder

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$97,799

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $66,958
Overtime: $6,851
Other pay: $23,991
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,799

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173481

William Snyder holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $97,799.

Daniel Lopez

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$96,999

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $69,333
Overtime: $7,262
Other pay: $20,405
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,999

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173493

Daniel Lopez is a Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $96,999.

Damien Rogers

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$96,971

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $46,872
Overtime: $7,176
Other pay: $42,923
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,971

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173997

Damien Rogers holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $96,971.

Bryan Matteson

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$92,555

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $69,958
Overtime: $2,560
Other pay: $20,038
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,555

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173446

Bryan Matteson is a Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $92,555.

Mark Battaglia

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$92,516

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $70,826
Overtime: $3,163
Other pay: $18,527
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,516

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173972

At Fire Ladder 6, Mark Battaglia serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,516.

Joel Victori

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$91,342

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $65,958
Overtime: $43
Other pay: $25,342
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,342

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173514

Joel Victori is a Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $91,342.

Michael Lattanzio

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$91,237

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $66,958
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $24,280
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,237

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 172628

Michael Lattanzio is a Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. 2026 total compensation came to $91,237.

Michael Licata

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$90,742

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $72,958
Overtime: $86
Other pay: $17,699
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,742

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174498

Michael Licata holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,742.

Peter Scarcello

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$90,630

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $65,625
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,630

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 170503

Peter Scarcello works as a Firefighter for Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. Peter earned $90,630 in 2026.

Matthew Lomot

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$90,266

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $62,333
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,266

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173464

Matthew Lomot works as a Firefighter for Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. Matthew earned $90,266 in 2026.

Phillip Szafranek

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$87,132

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $49,021
Overtime: $7,539
Other pay: $30,571
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,132

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 174452

Phillip Szafranek holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,132.

Daniel Skinner

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$86,965

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $50,259
Overtime: $167
Other pay: $36,539
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,965

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173999

At Fire Ladder 6, Daniel Skinner serves as a Firefighter within Public Safety. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,965.

Justin Larusch

Firefighter/Fire Ladder 6

2026 total comp

$84,341

Sub-department: PUBLIC SAFETY
Base pay: $56,903
Overtime: $4,217
Other pay: $23,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,341

Source-specific fields

Employeeid: 173718

Justin Larusch holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Ladder 6 within Public Safety. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,341.