City of Milwaukee / Ems/Training/Education Bureau

Agency file

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 9

Joseph Scheidt

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$7,013

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,013
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,013
Hourly rate: $16
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Feb 28, 2023

Joseph Scheidt works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Joseph earned $7,013 in 2023.

Christopher Lucas

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

2022 total comp

$6,757

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,757
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,757
Hourly rate: $46
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2421XA
Sick Payout: $268
Termination Date: Jun 30, 2021

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Christopher Lucas serves as a Fire Lieutenant-Admin Sched X. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $6,757.

Marquis Williams

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2021 total comp

$6,700

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,700
Hourly rate: $12
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Sep 7, 2021

Marquis Williams works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Marquis earned $6,700 in 2021.

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.

Anthony Rupp

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$6,482

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,482
Hourly rate: $16
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Feb 22, 2023

Anthony Rupp holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $6,482.

Jared Canino

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2020 total comp

$6,406

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,406
Hourly rate: $12
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2413

Jared Canino works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jared earned $6,406 in 2020.

Blake Thomas

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$6,329

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $80
Other pay: $6,249
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,329
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Oct 20, 2025
Vacation Payout: $21

Blake Thomas is a Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,329.

Tevin Humphrey

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$6,197

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,197
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,197
Hourly rate: $16
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Feb 15, 2022
Vacation Payout: $361

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Tevin Humphrey serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $6,197.

Jelani Mooney

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2022 total comp

$6,197

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,197
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,197
Hourly rate: $16
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Feb 15, 2022
Vacation Payout: $361

Jelani Mooney holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $6,197.

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.

Torrien Williams

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$5,547

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,547
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,547
Hourly rate: $17
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Oct 17, 2023
Vacation Payout: $246

Torrien Williams holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,547.

Douglas Pietz

Vehicle Opers Training Coordinator/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2024 total comp

$5,454

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,454
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,454
Hourly rate: $55
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2405A
Termination Date: Jan 30, 2023
Vacation Payout: $2,464

Douglas Pietz works as a Vehicle Opers Training Coordinator for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $5,454 in 2024.

David Polachowski

Milwaukee Ovrdse Rspn Int Spvr/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$5,292

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,292
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,292
Hourly rate: $58
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2438A
Sick Payout: $725
Termination Date: May 30, 2024

David Polachowski is a Milwaukee Ovrdse Rspn Int Spvr at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $5,292.

Orie Swiontek

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2021 total comp

$5,072

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,072
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,072
Hourly rate: $11
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Feb 26, 2021
Vacation Payout: $165

Orie Swiontek is a Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $5,072.

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.

William Curtis Jr

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2019 total comp

$4,558

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,558
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,558
Hourly rate: $11
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Feb 19, 2019
Vacation Payout: $377

William Curtis Jr holds the role of Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $4,558.

Kalerick Terrell

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2024 total comp

$4,379

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,379
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,379
Hourly rate: $17
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Jan 17, 2024
Vacation Payout: $723

Kalerick Terrell works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Kalerick earned $4,379 in 2024.

Giovanni Sandino

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2024 total comp

$4,190

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,190
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,190
Hourly rate: $16
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Jan 17, 2024
Vacation Payout: $651

Giovanni Sandino works as a Fire Cadet for Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. Giovanni earned $4,190 in 2024.

Pearl Walker

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2019 total comp

$4,005

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,005
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,005
Hourly rate: $11
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Feb 8, 2019
Vacation Payout: $450

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Pearl Walker serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $4,005.

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.

Xavier Uscanga

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$3,714

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,714
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,714
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Jan 6, 2025
Vacation Payout: $682

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Xavier Uscanga serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,714.

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.

Giovanni Ramos

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2025 total comp

$3,569

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,569
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,569
Hourly rate: $18
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Jan 6, 2025
Vacation Payout: $684

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Giovanni Ramos serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,569.

William Paulin

Fire Captain/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2024 total comp

$3,326

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,326
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,326
Hourly rate: $53
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2424A
Termination Date: Apr 17, 2020
Vacation Payout: $3,229

William Paulin holds the role of Fire Captain at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $3,326.

Elizabeth Marshall

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2019 total comp

$3,180

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,180
Hourly rate: $11
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Jan 31, 2019
Vacation Payout: $154

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Elizabeth Marshall serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $3,180.

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.

Litzy Ochoa Hilario

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$2,725

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,725
Hourly rate: $16
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Sep 19, 2023
Vacation Payout: $121

At Ems/Training/Education Bureau, Litzy Ochoa Hilario serves as a Fire Cadet. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $2,725.

Rylan Bradford

Fire Cadet/Ems/Training/Education Bureau

2023 total comp

$2,461

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,461
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,461
Hourly rate: $16
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3283
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2413
Termination Date: Sep 20, 2023

Rylan Bradford is a Fire Cadet at Ems/Training/Education Bureau. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $2,461.

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.