City of Milwaukee / Ems/Training/Education Bureau / Firefighter Z

Job-title file

Firefighter Z

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

66 employees hold this title in Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Median total compensation for the role is $2,085, below the department median of $19,661.

Employees: 66
Total payroll: $726.1K
Role median: $2,085
Agency median: $19,661
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$14$87,643+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 66 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across City of Milwaukee

Firefighter Z is held in 3 City of Milwaukee departments. In Ems/Training/Education Bureau, the median of $2,085 ranks #3 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Fire - Support Services Bureau

$87,198 · 1

Fire Operations Bureau

$74,307 · 332

Median total compensation for the Firefighter Z role in other City of Milwaukeedepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Kali Lacount

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$100,438

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,264
Other pay: $93,174
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,438
Hourly rate: $44
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA

Kali Lacount is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,438.

Shirley Konkel

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$89,609

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $883
Other pay: $88,726
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,609
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA

Shirley Konkel holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,609.

Richard Smith

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2024 total comp

$83,055

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,880
Other pay: $78,176
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,055
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 973.91
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Dec 3, 2024
Vacation Payout: $1,185

Richard Smith works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Richard earned $83,055 in 2024.

Geoffrey Leach

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$77,841

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,373
Other pay: $73,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,841
Hourly rate: $33
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 593.45
Job Code: 2412ZA

Geoffrey Leach is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,841.

Marquese Grady

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$67,933

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $67,933
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,933
Hourly rate: $30
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Vacation Payout: $5,548

Marquese Grady holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $67,933.

Diego Montenegro

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$38,943

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,943
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $38,943
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Vacation Payout: $102

Diego Montenegro is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $38,943.

Yazmine Butler

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$36,727

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $36,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,727
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Vacation Payout: $426

Yazmine Butler holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $36,727.

Brandon Edwards

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$27,792

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,792
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Vacation Payout: $204

Brandon Edwards holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $27,792.

Karen Carlos Andres

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$26,930

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $371
Other pay: $26,559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,930
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Sep 22, 2022
Vacation Payout: $180

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Karen Carlos Andres serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $26,930.

Matthew Wu

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$23,093

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $360
Other pay: $22,733
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $23,093
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 31, 2022

Matthew Wu works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $23,093 in 2022.

Jason Thompson

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$12,949

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,949
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Jul 17, 2020

Jason Thompson holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $12,949.

Sophie Wacholz

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$10,355

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,355
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA

Sophie Wacholz works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Sophie earned $10,355 in 2025.

Nile Bridges

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$9,339

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,339
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: May 23, 2025

Nile Bridges holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,339.

Austin Fodge

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$9,278

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $9,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,278
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 7, 2025

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Austin Fodge serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,278.

Marquavius Johnson

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$8,002

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,002
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,002
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Oct 24, 2023

Marquavius Johnson holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $8,002.

John Stocks

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$7,399

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,399
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: May 21, 2020

John Stocks works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. John earned $7,399 in 2020.

Tamahl Hazelwood

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$6,604

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,604
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Oct 1, 2025

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Tamahl Hazelwood serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,604.

Susan Rutkowski

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$6,604

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,604
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Oct 1, 2025

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Susan Rutkowski serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $6,604.

Daniel Mcbride

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$6,184

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,184
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,184
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Sep 29, 2025

Daniel Mcbride is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,184.

Briona Conway

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$6,098

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,098
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Nov 9, 2020

Briona Conway is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $6,098.

Joel Smith

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$5,709

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,709
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA

Joel Smith is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $5,709.

Brandon Lea

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$5,636

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,636
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,636
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Sep 28, 2023

Brandon Lea works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Brandon earned $5,636 in 2023.

Ericca Peet

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$5,009

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,009
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,009
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Sep 23, 2022

Ericca Peet works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Ericca earned $5,009 in 2022.

Jamaal Cockfield

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$5,009

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,009
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,009
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Sep 23, 2022

Jamaal Cockfield is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $5,009.

Dylan Kellner

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$4,834

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,834
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Sep 20, 2023

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Dylan Kellner serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,834.

Nicholas Stella

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$4,834

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,834
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Sep 20, 2023

Nicholas Stella is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $4,834.

Jessica Gonzalez

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$3,717

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,717
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,717
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Oct 19, 2020

Jessica Gonzalez works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jessica earned $3,717 in 2020.

John Bamberg

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$3,692

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,692
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,692
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Jul 22, 2025

John Bamberg is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $3,692.

Jane Porter

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$3,683

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,683
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,683
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Sep 8, 2023

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Jane Porter serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $3,683.

Logan Gragg

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$3,146

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,146
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Mar 31, 2025

Logan Gragg is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $3,146.

Patrick Johnson Jr

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$2,219

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,219
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,219
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA

Patrick Johnson Jr works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Patrick earned $2,219 in 2022.

Candace Pollock

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2024 total comp

$2,210

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,210
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,210
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA

Candace Pollock holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,210.

Christopher Fair

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$2,100

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,100
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 25, 2023

Christopher Fair holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $2,100.

Michael Kelley

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$2,071

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,071
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,071
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Mar 20, 2025

Michael Kelley holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $2,071.

Adam Plautz

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$1,915

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,915
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,915
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 23, 2023

Adam Plautz works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Adam earned $1,915 in 2023.

Christian Uribe

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$1,583

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,583
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,583
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Mar 17, 2025

Christian Uribe is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $1,583.

Damian Roundtree

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$1,510

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,510
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,510
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 22, 2023

Damian Roundtree works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Damian earned $1,510 in 2023.

Markiesha Henderson

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2019 total comp

$1,413

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,413
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,413
Hourly rate: $17
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 12, 2019

Markiesha Henderson is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $1,413.

John Metzger Iii

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$1,094

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,094
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,094
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Mar 11, 2025

John Metzger Iii works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. John earned $1,094 in 2025.

Cesar Sosa

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$1,087

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,087
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,087
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA

Cesar Sosa is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $1,087.