Miami-Dade County / Fire Rescue
Agency file
The Fire Rescue provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2026, this agency had 3,078 employees with median total compensation of $120,656; the highest distinct record was $328,904.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,078 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($120,656) — 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 $162,681 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $73,742. 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.
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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Heavy Equipment Technician/Fire Rescue
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Albert Menendez holds the role of Heavy Equipment Technician at Fire Rescue within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,334.
Mdfr IT Software Developer/Fire Rescue
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Yunier Leyva Rivera holds the role of Mdfr IT Software Developer at Fire Rescue within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $94,127.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Kristopher Adams is a Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $94,119.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Julian Rivera works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Julian earned $94,069 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Daniel Martinez works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Daniel earned $94,069 in 2026.
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Ernesto Elesppe appears in Fire Rescue payroll as a Fire Safety Specialist 1, with $93,638 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Fire Safety Specialist 1/Fire Rescue
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Howard Sorkin works as a Fire Safety Specialist 1 for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Howard earned $93,638 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Jorge Carnero works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Jorge earned $93,632 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Raul Diaz is a Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $93,489.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Brandon Vallina works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Brandon earned $93,489 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Raymond Kwock works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Raymond earned $93,469 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Ethan Martinez works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Ethan earned $93,469 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Kendra Novo works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Kendra earned $93,469 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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At Fire Rescue, Alex Palermo serves as a Firefighter within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,469.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Darius Avant is a Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $93,469.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Alexander Barquero holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,469.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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At Fire Rescue, James Padro serves as a Firefighter within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,386.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Matthew Herrera is a Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $93,366.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Christian Lamelas works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Christian earned $93,366 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Brigette Centeno works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Brigette earned $93,366 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Tiffany Forte is a Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $93,366.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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At Fire Rescue, Shane Chong-Yen serves as a Firefighter within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,366.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Brandon Hernandez works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Brandon earned $93,366 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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At Fire Rescue, Kassi Gonzalez serves as a Firefighter within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,366.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Rachel Bown holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,366.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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At Fire Rescue, Alexander Palacio serves as a Firefighter within Mdc. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,366.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Daniel Desimone works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Daniel earned $93,052 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Darian Willis is a Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $93,032.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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John Ortiz works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. John earned $93,032 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Anthony Benitez holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $93,032.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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David Iser holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,769.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Mateo Zavalia Lagos holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,769.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Emilee Sorondo is a Firefighter at Fire Rescue within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $92,666.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Christopher Griffin works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Christopher earned $92,666 in 2026.
Refrigeration/Ac Mechanic/Fire Rescue
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Pedro Olivos Caicedo works as a Refrigeration/Ac Mechanic for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Pedro earned $92,514 in 2026.
Firefighter/Fire Rescue
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Robert Sims works as a Firefighter for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Robert earned $92,332 in 2026.
Hris Specialist/Fire Rescue
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Isabel Martinez Cruz works as a Hris Specialist for Fire Rescue within Mdc. Isabel earned $92,297 in 2026.
Heavy Equipment Technician/Fire Rescue
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William Posada is a Heavy Equipment Technician at Fire Rescue within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $92,243.
Mdfr Lifeguard 2/Fire Rescue
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Axel De Camillis is a Mdfr Lifeguard 2 at Fire Rescue within Mdc. 2026 total compensation came to $92,213.
Mdfr Investigator/Fire Rescue
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Dean Wellinghoff holds the role of Mdfr Investigator at Fire Rescue within Mdc. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,173.