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

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Alexander Berrueta

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$1,080

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,080
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,080
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Apr 2, 2020

Alexander Berrueta is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $1,080.

Brian Robarge

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$938

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $938
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $938
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

Brian Robarge is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $938.

Johnny Pettigrew Jr

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$868

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $868
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $868
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Oct 4, 2024

Johnny Pettigrew Jr works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Johnny earned $868 in 2025.

Detania Payne

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$792

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

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 15, 2022

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Detania Payne serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $792.

Marcus Ramey

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$674

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $674
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $674
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Mar 10, 2025

Marcus Ramey holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $674.

Scott Smith

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$645

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $645
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $645
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 19, 2022

Scott Smith is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $645.

Marc Hall

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$411

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $411
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $411
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Oct 8, 2024

Marc Hall is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $411.

Terrence Banks

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$411

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $411
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $411
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Oct 8, 2024

Terrence Banks holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $411.

Peter Jodarski

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$365

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $365
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $365
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Apr 29, 2024

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Peter Jodarski serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $365.

Joseph Schmidt

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$348

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $348
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $348
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Jul 18, 2025

Joseph Schmidt is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $348.

Rory Heijnen

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$327

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $327
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $327
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Sep 25, 2024

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Rory Heijnen serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $327.

Nicholas Gerhartz

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$322

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $322
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $322
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 6, 2025

Nicholas Gerhartz works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $322 in 2025.

Cinthia Gonzalez

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$269

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $269
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $269
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Apr 12, 2024

Cinthia Gonzalez is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $269.

Damian Hogue

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$187

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $187
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Apr 1, 2024

Damian Hogue works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Damian earned $187 in 2025.

Justin Lemke

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$156

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $156
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $156
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 4, 2025

Justin Lemke works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $156 in 2025.

Michael Weitkunat

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$142

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $142
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Weitkunat holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $142.

Michael Milbrath

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$137

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $137
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Jul 4, 2025

Michael Milbrath works as a Firefighter Z for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $137 in 2025.

Maricela Sanchez

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$102

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Jul 4, 2025

Maricela Sanchez is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102.

Gabriel Velez

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$94

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Mar 18, 2024

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Gabriel Velez serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94.

Mark Harrison

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$90

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $90
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Mark Harrison serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90.

Jaden Scully

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$33

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $33
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Mar 7, 2024

Jaden Scully is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $33.

Daniel Nolan

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$22

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Nolan holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $22.

Gavin Mantyh

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$19

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $19
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 17, 2021

Gavin Mantyh holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $19.

Brandon Kallas

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$18

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $18
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18
Hourly rate: $20
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Brandon Kallas is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $18.

Isabel Gifford

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$15

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $15
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 16, 2021

Isabel Gifford is a Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $15.

Benjamin Lauber

Firefighter Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$14

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2412ZA
Termination Date: Aug 17, 2021

Benjamin Lauber holds the role of Firefighter Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $14.