City of Milwaukee / Ems/Training/Education Bureau

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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
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

$18$183,278+

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

56 · $13,763

35 · $868

2 · $209,604

2 · $176,354

Milwaukee Ovrdose Resp Prctnr

2 · $145,756

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

Michael Payne Ii

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$121,394

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,137
Other pay: $106,257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,394
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421XA

Michael Payne Ii is a Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $121,394.

Alan Bykowski

Fire Captain/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2021 total comp

$120,323

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,880
Other pay: $113,443
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,323
Hourly rate: $51
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2424A

Alan Bykowski works as a Fire Captain for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Alan earned $120,323 in 2021.

David Polachowski

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$119,670

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,640
Other pay: $107,030
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,670
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421XA

David Polachowski is a Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $119,670.

Amanda Herriges

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$119,152

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,030
Other pay: $115,122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,152
Hourly rate: $49
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZA

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Amanda Herriges serves as a Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,152.

Nicholas Fetzer

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2024 total comp

$118,518

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $21,010
Other pay: $97,508
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,518
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 183.30
Job Code: 2421ZA

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Nicholas Fetzer serves as a Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched Z. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $118,518.

David Hensley

Fire Captain/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2019 total comp

$118,441

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,644
Other pay: $111,797
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,441
Hourly rate: $53
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2424A

David Hensley holds the role of Fire Captain at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $118,441.

Eric Taylor

Heavy Equipment Operator/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,670

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8,688
Other pay: $108,982
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,670
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 457.58
Job Code: 1572F

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Eric Taylor serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,670.

Christopher Brown

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$117,231

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $14,389
Other pay: $102,841
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,231
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421XA

Christopher Brown holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2020, their total compensation was $117,231.

Brent St John

Firefighter/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,380

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,405
Other pay: $106,975
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,380
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 90.26
Job Code: 2412A

Brent St John is a Firefighter at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,380.

Jeffrey Halsey

Fire Captain/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2021 total comp

$116,063

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,021
Other pay: $107,041
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,063
Hourly rate: $49
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2424A

Jeffrey Halsey works as a Fire Captain for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jeffrey earned $116,063 in 2021.

Travis Martinez

Mobile Int Hlthcare Prg Spvr/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$114,749

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,749
Hourly rate: $51
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 534.15
Job Code: 2437A

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Travis Martinez serves as a Mobile Int Hlthcare Prg Spvr. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,749.

Andrew Hargarten

Fire Captain/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$113,075

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,581
Other pay: $108,494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,075
Hourly rate: $49
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2424A

Andrew Hargarten works as a Fire Captain for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Andrew earned $113,075 in 2020.

David Polachowski

Fire Captain/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2021 total comp

$112,084

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $4,717
Other pay: $107,367
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,084
Hourly rate: $49
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2424A

David Polachowski is a Fire Captain at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $112,084.

Dawn Haase

Media Producer/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$111,403

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,595
Other pay: $105,809
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,403
Hourly rate: $45
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2834

Dawn Haase holds the role of Media Producer at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,403.

Nyquesta Thompson

Fire Paramedic Y/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$111,356

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,065
Other pay: $96,291
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,356
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2415YA

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Nyquesta Thompson serves as a Fire Paramedic Y. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,356.

Alicia Ekman

Fire Health and Safety Manager/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$111,283

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111,283
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,283
Hourly rate: $54
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 4967

Alicia Ekman works as a Fire Health and Safety Manager for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Alicia earned $111,283 in 2025.

Gregory Miller

Fire Captain/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2021 total comp

$109,829

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $2,445
Other pay: $107,385
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,829
Hourly rate: $49
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 463.05
Job Code: 2424A

Gregory Miller holds the role of Fire Captain at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $109,829.

Minh-Hieu Callies

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2021 total comp

$108,745

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3,984
Other pay: $104,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,745
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2421XA

Minh-Hieu Callies works as a Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Minh-Hieu earned $108,745 in 2021.

Robert Rehberger

Fire Lieutenant -Admin Sched Y/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$108,599

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,633
Other pay: $102,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,599
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 833.07
Job Code: 2421YA

Robert Rehberger works as a Fire Lieutenant -Admin Sched Y for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $108,599 in 2023.

Gregory Miller

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$108,188

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,808
Other pay: $106,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,188
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421XA

Gregory Miller is a Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $108,188.

Leonard Brandt Jr

Vehicle Operations Instructr X/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2019 total comp

$107,346

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,408
Other pay: $100,938
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,346
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1111XA

Leonard Brandt Jr is a Vehicle Operations Instructr X at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $107,346.

Eric Taylor

Firefighter/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2024 total comp

$106,898

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,949
Other pay: $90,949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,898
Hourly rate: $32
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 19.91
Job Code: 2412F

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Eric Taylor serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,898.

Steven Pickett

Fire Lieutenant -Admin Sched Y/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$106,718

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,999
Other pay: $86,719
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,718
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2421YA
Vacation Payout: $2,550

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Steven Pickett serves as a Fire Lieutenant -Admin Sched Y. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $106,718.

Steven Radomski

Mobile Int Hlthcare Prg Op Cor/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$106,094

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $106,094
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,094
Hourly rate: $48
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 180.91
Job Code: 2433XA

Steven Radomski holds the role of Mobile Int Hlthcare Prg Op Cor at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,094.

Jonathan Belott

Mobile Int Hlthcare Prg Spvr/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$104,466

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,703
Other pay: $102,764
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,466
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 254.56
Job Code: 2437YA

Jonathan Belott is a Mobile Int Hlthcare Prg Spvr at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $104,466.

Justin Doerr

Fire Lieutenant -Admin Sched Y/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$104,442

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $1,310
Other pay: $103,132
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,442
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2421YA

Justin Doerr is a Fire Lieutenant -Admin Sched Y at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $104,442.

Cassidy Simon

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2019 total comp

$103,675

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,497
Other pay: $97,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,675
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421A

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Cassidy Simon serves as a Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $103,675.

Jeffrey Halsey

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$102,957

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $917
Other pay: $102,040
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,957
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421XA

Jeffrey Halsey is a Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $102,957.

Andrew Wilke

Firefighter/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$102,714

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $13,368
Other pay: $89,345
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,714
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Andrew Wilke serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $102,714.

Carlos Velazquez Sanchez

Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$102,458

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $945
Other pay: $101,513
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,458
Hourly rate: $48
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2421A

Carlos Velazquez Sanchez holds the role of Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,458.

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.

Jonathan Belott

Heavy Equipment Operator Y/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2019 total comp

$100,159

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $10,089
Other pay: $90,070
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,159
Hourly rate: $42
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1572YA

Jonathan Belott holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator Y at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $100,159.

Kevin Sczesny

Firefighter/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$99,802

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,895
Other pay: $92,908
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,802
Hourly rate: $43
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Kevin Sczesny is a Firefighter at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $99,802.

Jonathan Belott

Fire Lieutenant -Admin Sched Y/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2021 total comp

$99,643

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $726
Other pay: $98,917
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,643
Hourly rate: $44
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 711.76
Job Code: 2421YA

Jonathan Belott is a Fire Lieutenant -Admin Sched Y at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $99,643.

Michael Wise

Firefighter/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$97,254

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8,911
Other pay: $88,344
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,254
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Michael Wise serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $97,254.

Diamond Cole

Heavy Equipment Operator Z/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$97,020

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $30,050
Other pay: $66,970
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,020
Hourly rate: $33
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 1572ZF

Diamond Cole is a Heavy Equipment Operator Z at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $97,020.

Adrian Roberson

Firefighter/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$91,293

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,293
Hourly rate: $43
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Adrian Roberson holds the role of Firefighter at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $91,293.

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.

Melanie Madden

Fire Paramedic Y/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$89,153

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,750
Other pay: $81,403
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,153
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2415YA

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Melanie Madden serves as a Fire Paramedic Y. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $89,153.

Carlos Velazquez-Sanchez

Firefighter/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2021 total comp

$87,652

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $222
Other pay: $87,430
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,652
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Carlos Velazquez-Sanchez is a Firefighter at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $87,652.