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Ems/Training/Education Bureau

Source file: City of Milwaukee — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Ems/Training/Education Bureau provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2025, this agency had 126 employees with median total compensation of $19,661; the highest distinct record was $227,241.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$6.2M
Employees
126
Median total
$19,661
Highest record
$227,241

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 126 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($19,661) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$0 (0%)
  • Overtime$4,184 (8%)
  • Other$45,099 (92%)
  • 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
$348
$6,604
$19,661
$77,841
$142,858

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $142,858 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $348. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Fire Cadet
56 · $13,763
Firefighter Z
35 · $868
Fire Captain
2 · $209,604
Deputy Chief, Fire
2 · $176,354

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 7 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2019
$4.2M
95
$23,150
2020
$4.4M
6.2%
103
8.4%
$24,059
3.9%
2021
$4.4M
0.2%
99
3.9%
$25,651
6.6%
2022
$5.4M
21.4%
111
12.1%
$32,453
26.5%
2023
$4.7M
12.4%
108
2.7%
$30,036
7.4%
2024
$5.2M
10.8%
116
7.4%
$35,377
17.8%
2025
$6.2M
19.0%
126
8.6%
$19,661
44.4%

Record list

Employees

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Luis Perez Iii

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,729
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,729
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Luis Perez Iii holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $32,729.

Alonso Perez

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,729
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,729
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Alonso Perez serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $32,729.

Nathan Rasch

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,729
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,729
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Nathan Rasch is a Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $32,729.

Nathaniel Doan

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,728
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,728
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,728
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Nathaniel Doan holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $32,728.

Jovon Torres

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,721
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,721
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Jovon Torres works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jovon earned $32,721 in 2022.

Mickey Filsinger

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,714
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,714
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,714
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Mickey Filsinger holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $32,714.

Wesley Meziere

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,714
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,714
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,714
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Wesley Meziere serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $32,714.

James Kowalski

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,710
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,710
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,710
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

James Kowalski works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. James earned $32,710 in 2022.

Ryan Curtin

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,704
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,704
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,704
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Ryan Curtin holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $32,704.

Naomi Anderson

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$32,453
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,453
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,453
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Naomi Anderson works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Naomi earned $32,453 in 2022.

Faith Cheatham

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,412
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Faith Cheatham serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,412.

Jude Driskill

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,412
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Jude Driskill serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,412.

Adler Kohlhepp

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,412
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Adler Kohlhepp serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,412.

Brandon Yellstrom

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,412
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,412
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Brandon Yellstrom is a Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $32,412.

Joshua Possing

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,410
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,410
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,410
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Joshua Possing is a Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $32,410.

Aaron Henry

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,404
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,404
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,404
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Aaron Henry works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Aaron earned $32,404 in 2023.

Rene Melgar Torres

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,404
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,404
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,404
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Rene Melgar Torres works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Rene earned $32,404 in 2023.

Brady Liss

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,379
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,379
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,379
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Brady Liss serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $32,379.

Jacob Devincenzo

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,287
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,287
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,287
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Jacob Devincenzo works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $32,287 in 2023.

Michael Zyniecki Jr

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp
$32,280
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,280
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,280
Hourly rate
$16
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Michael Zyniecki Jr holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $32,280.

Brooke Diekfuss

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$31,898
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,898
Hourly rate
$15
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Brooke Diekfuss holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $31,898.

Kendrick Pate

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$31,898
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,898
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,898
Hourly rate
$15
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Kendrick Pate works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Kendrick earned $31,898 in 2022.

Connor Cedeno

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$31,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,776
Hourly rate
$15
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Connor Cedeno holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $31,776.

Rece Cepican

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$31,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,776
Hourly rate
$15
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Rece Cepican serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $31,776.

Daniel Klemstein

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$31,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,776
Hourly rate
$15
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Daniel Klemstein serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $31,776.

Samuel Oertel

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$31,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,776
Hourly rate
$15
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Samuel Oertel holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $31,776.

Ryan Edwards

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$31,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,776
Hourly rate
$15
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Ryan Edwards is a Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $31,776.

Esteban Spidell

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$31,776
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,776
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,776
Hourly rate
$15
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Esteban Spidell is a Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $31,776.

Aidan Gelles

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp
$31,771
Base pay
$0
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,771
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,771
Hourly rate
$15
Employment type
Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code
3283
Comp Time
0
Job Code
2413

Aidan Gelles is a Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $31,771.