City of Chicago / Chicago Fire Department
Agency file
The Chicago Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2026, this agency had 4,803 employees with median total compensation of $122,376; the highest distinct record was $249,780.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,803 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($122,376) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,232 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $95,982. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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
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Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Liam O'Shea serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Brett Owens works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Brett earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Kevin Pacholski holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Pisciotti holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Plaud is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Javier Posada works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Javier earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicholas Pufpaf works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Steven Puschmann is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Victor Ramirez holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Demario Rashaad holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Alec Reinke serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Rispoli holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Neci Rivera works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Neci earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Robert Robinson is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Gerard Rodriguez is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Jordan Rodriguez is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Salvatore Salvato is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Rodney Sardin serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Kevin Schmit serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Brian Smith serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Danielle Sorenson serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Marc Spurlock holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Matthew Sutkus holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Daniel Tucker serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Patricia Vanegas holds the role of Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Leonel Venegas serves as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit). They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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At Chicago Fire Department, Carlene Waller serves as a Paramedic. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Marcus Ward holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Joseph Wendling holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Nicolis Carrizales works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicolis earned $100,950 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Osana Yousif is a Paramedic at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Aaron Romo works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Anthony Rouba Jr is a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Ivan Serna holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Darnell Shelton works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Darnell earned $100,950 in 2026.
Paramedic/Chicago Fire Department
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Arely Sierra-Martinez works as a Paramedic for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Arely earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Brandon Starbeck holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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John Sugrue works as a Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. John earned $100,950 in 2026.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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William Suwalski holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.
Firefighter-Emt (Recruit)/Chicago Fire Department
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Adam Tapling holds the role of Firefighter-Emt (Recruit) at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $100,950.