City of Milwaukee / Fire Operations Bureau

Agency file

Fire Operations Bureau

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

The Fire Operations Bureau provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2025, this agency had 799 employees with median total compensation of $112,100; the highest distinct record was $283,980.

Year: 2025
Employees: 799
Median total: $112,100
Highest record: $283,980

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$379$204,924+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 799 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($112,100) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $0 (0%)
Overtime — $17,073 (16%)
Other — $91,288 (84%)
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

$42,540

$78,977

$112,100

$136,048

$165,008

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $165,008 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $42,540. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

227 · $75,624

149 · $91,590

76 · $110,667

57 · $142,719

Heavy Equipment Operator

52 · $131,706

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 13

Jeffrey Collum

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2021 total comp

$117,569

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18,003
Other pay: $99,566
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,569
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2421F

Jeffrey Collum holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $117,569.

Justin Loehner

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,487

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,526
Other pay: $105,961
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,487
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Justin Loehner is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,487.

Zanique Jordan

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,480

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,966
Other pay: $97,514
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,480
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Zanique Jordan works as a Fire Lieutenant Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Zanique earned $117,480 in 2025.

Matthew Wolters

Fire Lieutenant Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$117,461

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,306
Other pay: $106,155
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,461
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2421YF

Matthew Wolters works as a Fire Lieutenant Y for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $117,461 in 2023.

Joshua Gudgeon

Heavy Equipment Operator Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,379

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,666
Other pay: $105,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,379
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1572ZF

Joshua Gudgeon is a Heavy Equipment Operator Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,379.

Bradley Pelnar

Heavy Equipment Operator Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,366

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,647
Other pay: $105,719
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,366
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1572ZF

Bradley Pelnar works as a Heavy Equipment Operator Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Bradley earned $117,366 in 2025.

Timothy Kotlowski

Heavy Equipment Operator X/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,228

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $2,239
Other pay: $114,989
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,228
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1572XF
Sick Payout: $1,747
Termination Date: Nov 28, 2025
Vacation Payout: $655

Timothy Kotlowski holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator X at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,228.

Joshua Boivin

Fire Paramedic Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,153

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,305
Other pay: $105,848
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,153
Hourly rate: $33
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2415YF

Joshua Boivin holds the role of Fire Paramedic Y at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,153.

Timothy Leszczynski

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$117,097

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $21,233
Other pay: $95,864
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,097
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 280.59
Job Code: 2421F

Timothy Leszczynski works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $117,097 in 2019.

Kevin Monaghan

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$117,087

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,348
Other pay: $104,738
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,087
Hourly rate: $38
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 953.97
Job Code: 2421F
Sick Payout: $10,999
Termination Date: Jul 31, 2025
Vacation Payout: $7,791

Kevin Monaghan is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $117,087.

Matthew Muelver

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,979

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,100
Other pay: $109,880
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,979
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Matthew Muelver serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,979.

Michael Picotte

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,723

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,415
Other pay: $104,308
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,723
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Michael Picotte works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $116,723 in 2025.

David Polachowski

Fire Lieutenant X/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$116,590

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,872
Other pay: $103,718
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,590
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421XF

David Polachowski is a Fire Lieutenant X at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $116,590.

Daniel Plant

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,557

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $6,038
Other pay: $110,519
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,557
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1572F

Daniel Plant holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,557.

Grant Rezash

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$116,393

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $30,988
Other pay: $85,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,393
Hourly rate: $31
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 899.43
Job Code: 2412ZF

Grant Rezash holds the role of Firefighter Z at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,393.

Patrick Stolzman

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$116,361

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,182
Other pay: $101,180
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,361
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 286.19
Job Code: 2421F

Patrick Stolzman holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,361.

Justin Doerr

Fire Lieutenant Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2024 total comp

$116,336

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $13,071
Other pay: $103,264
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,336
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421YF

Justin Doerr is a Fire Lieutenant Y at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $116,336.

Nicholas Gardner

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,245

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $25,610
Other pay: $90,635
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,245
Hourly rate: $30
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412ZF

Nicholas Gardner works as a Firefighter Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $116,245 in 2025.

Steven Fuchs

Heavy Equipment Operator Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,198

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $3,898
Other pay: $112,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,198
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 445.50
Job Code: 1572YF

Steven Fuchs works as a Heavy Equipment Operator Y for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $116,198 in 2025.

Ezra Aitch

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,115

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,435
Other pay: $104,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,115
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2412F

Ezra Aitch is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $116,115.

Michael Thurow

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$116,100

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $15,665
Other pay: $100,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,100
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,106.38
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Michael Thurow serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $116,100.

Matthew Jaeger

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$116,050

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,156
Other pay: $108,894
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,050
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 280.96
Job Code: 1572F

Matthew Jaeger works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $116,050 in 2025.

Kristin Hepp

Fire Lieutenant X/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$116,015

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $13,293
Other pay: $102,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,015
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421XF

Kristin Hepp is a Fire Lieutenant X at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $116,015.

Matthew Trepczyk

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$115,992

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18,231
Other pay: $97,761
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,992
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,688.19
Job Code: 1572F

Matthew Trepczyk is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2022 total compensation came to $115,992.

Andrew Vossekuil

Fire Captain/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$115,879

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,607
Other pay: $110,273
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,879
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2424F

Andrew Vossekuil holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $115,879.

Sean Gingery

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$115,664

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $5,994
Other pay: $109,670
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,664
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 763.83
Job Code: 1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Sean Gingery serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,664.

Christopher Brown

Fire Lieutenant X/Fire Operations Bureau

2021 total comp

$115,598

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,359
Other pay: $103,239
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,598
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2421XF

Christopher Brown is a Fire Lieutenant X at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $115,598.

Joshua Gudgeon

Heavy Equipment Operator Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$115,382

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,331
Other pay: $96,051
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,382
Hourly rate: $33
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 1572YF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Joshua Gudgeon serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator Y. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,382.

David Jauch

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$115,168

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $14,147
Other pay: $101,021
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,168
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 117.24
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, David Jauch serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $115,168.

David Barbian Jr

Fire Lieutenant Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$115,159

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,797
Other pay: $103,362
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,159
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1990.31
Job Code: 2421YF

At Fire Operations Bureau, David Barbian Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant Y. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,159.

Gregory Paterson

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$115,143

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $10,156
Other pay: $104,987
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,143
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,598.51
Job Code: 2412F

Gregory Paterson holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,143.

Nicholas Ryan

Fire Paramedic Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$114,967

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,969
Other pay: $106,998
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,967
Hourly rate: $33
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 182.43
Job Code: 2415YF

Nicholas Ryan holds the role of Fire Paramedic Y at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,967.

Shawn Kelly

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2024 total comp

$114,964

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $17,972
Other pay: $96,992
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,964
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421ZF

Shawn Kelly works as a Fire Lieutenant Z for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Shawn earned $114,964 in 2024.

Joseph Miller

Fire Paramedic Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2024 total comp

$114,880

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $31,805
Other pay: $83,075
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,880
Hourly rate: $29
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2415YF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Joseph Miller serves as a Fire Paramedic Y. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,880.

Rita Bunger

Fire Lieutenant Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$114,854

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,684
Other pay: $107,170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,854
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421YF

Rita Bunger works as a Fire Lieutenant Y for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Rita earned $114,854 in 2025.

Matthew Williamson

Deputy Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$114,763

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $305
Other pay: $114,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,763
Hourly rate: $49
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2427F
Sick Payout: $11,824
Termination Date: Jun 29, 2023
Vacation Payout: $26,013

At Fire Operations Bureau, Matthew Williamson serves as a Deputy Chief, Fire. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,763.

Joshua Hinsenkamp

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$114,760

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $9,657
Other pay: $105,102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,760
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 3,475.79
Job Code: 2412F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Joshua Hinsenkamp serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,760.

Bradley Jackson

Heavy Equipment Operator Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$114,752

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $7,868
Other pay: $106,884
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,752
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 1572ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Bradley Jackson serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,752.

Alec Konkel

Fire Lieutenant Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$114,730

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18,123
Other pay: $96,606
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,730
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2421YF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Alec Konkel serves as a Fire Lieutenant Y. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,730.

Martin Wallner

Heavy Equipment Operator Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$114,531

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8,711
Other pay: $105,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,531
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 810.31
Job Code: 1572ZF

Martin Wallner is a Heavy Equipment Operator Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,531.