City of Milwaukee / Fire Operations Bureau

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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 8

Amber Buschmann

Fire Paramedic Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$133,312

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $24,069
Other pay: $109,243
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,312
Hourly rate: $33
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 127.90
Job Code: 2415YF

Amber Buschmann works as a Fire Paramedic Y for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Amber earned $133,312 in 2025.

Brian Christman

Heavy Equipment Operator X/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$133,210

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $14,261
Other pay: $118,949
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,210
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 160.84
Job Code: 1572XF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Brian Christman serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator X. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,210.

Justin Fullington

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$133,199

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $26,572
Other pay: $106,628
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,199
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Justin Fullington is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,199.

Avery Kornitz

Fire Paramedic Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$133,145

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $25,421
Other pay: $107,724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,145
Hourly rate: $33
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Avery Kornitz holds the role of Fire Paramedic Y at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,145.

Dakota Bunger

Fire Lieutenant Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$132,964

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,818
Other pay: $120,146
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,964
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

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Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 157.73
Job Code: 2421YF

Dakota Bunger works as a Fire Lieutenant Y for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Dakota earned $132,964 in 2025.

Ronald Firnrohr Jr

Fire Captain/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$132,901

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $22,139
Other pay: $110,762
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,901
Hourly rate: $40
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Ronald Firnrohr Jr serves as a Fire Captain. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $132,901.

Joshua Long

Fire Lieutenant X/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$132,837

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,413
Other pay: $121,424
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,837
Hourly rate: $39
Employment type: Full-Time

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

Joshua Long works as a Fire Lieutenant X for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $132,837 in 2025.

Joseph Nadboralski

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$132,782

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $36,859
Other pay: $95,923
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,782
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,195.55
Job Code: 2421F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Joseph Nadboralski serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $132,782.

Jennifer Schaefer

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$132,521

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $21,490
Other pay: $111,031
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,521
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 2,227.72
Job Code: 1572F

Jennifer Schaefer is a Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,521.

John Mcclintock Ii

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$132,367

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $20,885
Other pay: $111,481
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,367
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,242.21
Job Code: 1572F

John Mcclintock Ii works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. John earned $132,367 in 2025.

Armando Rodriguez

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$132,298

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $26,436
Other pay: $105,862
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,298
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Armando Rodriguez is a Firefighter at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,298.

Daren Liss

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$132,260

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $43,042
Other pay: $89,218
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,260
Hourly rate: $31
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Daren Liss works as a Firefighter for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Daren earned $132,260 in 2020.

David Seager Jr

Deputy Chief, Fire/Fire Operations Bureau

2024 total comp

$132,193

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $8,294
Other pay: $123,899
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,193
Hourly rate: $49
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0.00
Job Code: 2427F
Sick Payout: $11,709
Termination Date: Jun 30, 2024
Vacation Payout: $32,591

David Seager Jr is a Deputy Chief, Fire at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $132,193.

Paul Sporleder

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$132,060

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $16,741
Other pay: $115,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,060
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 380.84
Job Code: 2421ZF

Paul Sporleder is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,060.

Justin Buschmann

Fire Lieutenant Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,872

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,328
Other pay: $119,544
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,872
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Justin Buschmann holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Y at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,872.

Anthony Brooks

Firefighter/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,846

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $24,616
Other pay: $107,230
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,846
Hourly rate: $34
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Anthony Brooks serves as a Firefighter. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $131,846.

Mitchell Garcia

Heavy Equipment Operator Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,823

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18,427
Other pay: $113,396
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,823
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Mitchell Garcia holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator Y at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,823.

Diamond Cole

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,570

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $23,094
Other pay: $108,476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,570
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Diamond Cole is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,570.

Jared Triplett

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,425

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $12,312
Other pay: $119,113
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,425
Hourly rate: $39
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Jared Triplett works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Jared earned $131,425 in 2025.

Stephen Klajbor

Fire Paramedic X/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,286

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,751
Other pay: $111,536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,286
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Stephen Klajbor is a Fire Paramedic X at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,286.

Ricardo Guerrero

Fire Paramedic Y/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,207

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $38,268
Other pay: $92,939
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,207
Hourly rate: $28
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Ricardo Guerrero works as a Fire Paramedic Y for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Ricardo earned $131,207 in 2025.

Jeffrey Lang

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2019 total comp

$131,070

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $36,369
Other pay: $94,702
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,070
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Jeffrey Lang is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $131,070.

Brian Giegerich

Fire Captain/Fire Operations Bureau

2022 total comp

$131,048

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,949
Other pay: $119,099
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,048
Hourly rate: $41
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2424F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Brian Giegerich serves as a Fire Captain. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $131,048.

Brian Manske

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$131,046

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,141
Other pay: $111,905
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,046
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Brian Manske holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,046.

Michael Rice

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,906

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $17,670
Other pay: $113,236
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,906
Hourly rate: $37
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 629.35
Job Code: 2421ZF

Michael Rice is a Fire Lieutenant Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,906.

Israel Gonzalez Jr

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,798

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,959
Other pay: $110,839
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,798
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Israel Gonzalez Jr holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,798.

Joseph Hille

Fire Lieutenant X/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$130,749

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $23,666
Other pay: $107,083
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,749
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Joseph Hille serves as a Fire Lieutenant X. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $130,749.

Shane Thomas

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,428

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,548
Other pay: $118,879
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,428
Hourly rate: $39
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 708.44
Job Code: 2421F

Shane Thomas is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,428.

Michael Bellanger

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,375

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $18,621
Other pay: $111,754
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,375
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 741.91
Job Code: 1572F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Michael Bellanger serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,375.

John Johnson

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,302

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,978
Other pay: $118,324
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,302
Hourly rate: $39
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

John Johnson holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,302.

Dustin Herring

Heavy Equipment Operator/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,274

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $19,184
Other pay: $111,090
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,274
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Dustin Herring works as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Fire Operations Bureau. Their status is full-time. Dustin earned $130,274 in 2025.

Michael Stoner

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,036

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $10,792
Other pay: $119,244
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,036
Hourly rate: $39
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 910.86
Job Code: 2421F

Michael Stoner is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,036.

Eric De Ford

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,020

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,837
Other pay: $118,183
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,020
Hourly rate: $39
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 1,400.08
Job Code: 2421F

Eric De Ford is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,020.

Benjamin Berendt

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$130,015

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $10,912
Other pay: $119,103
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,015
Hourly rate: $39
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 2,147.65
Job Code: 2421F

At Fire Operations Bureau, Benjamin Berendt serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,015.

Matthew Ziems

Fire Lieutenant Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$129,915

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $24,668
Other pay: $105,246
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,915
Hourly rate: $36
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 2,848.45
Job Code: 2421ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Matthew Ziems serves as a Fire Lieutenant Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,915.

De'Wayne Smoots

Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Operations Bureau

2023 total comp

$129,850

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $129,850
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,850
Hourly rate: $72
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 0
Job Code: 2431A
Sick Payout: $17,290
Termination Date: Jun 23, 2023
Vacation Payout: $30,545

At Fire Operations Bureau, De'Wayne Smoots serves as a Assistant Fire Chief. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $129,850.

Dylan Brodaczynski

Firefighter Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$129,782

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $36,656
Other pay: $93,125
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,782
Hourly rate: $30
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 218.26
Job Code: 2412ZF

At Fire Operations Bureau, Dylan Brodaczynski serves as a Firefighter Z. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,782.

John Dickinson

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$129,569

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $11,392
Other pay: $118,177
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,569
Hourly rate: $39
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Agency Code: 3281
Comp Time: 3,300.17
Job Code: 2421F

John Dickinson is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,569.

Peter Nycz

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Operations Bureau

2020 total comp

$129,371

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $28,169
Other pay: $101,202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,371
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

At Fire Operations Bureau, Peter Nycz serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They work full-time. Their 2020 pay totaled $129,371.

Jordan Fryer

Heavy Equipment Operator Z/Fire Operations Bureau

2025 total comp

$129,344

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $22,243
Other pay: $107,101
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,344
Hourly rate: $35
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

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

Jordan Fryer is a Heavy Equipment Operator Z at Fire Operations Bureau. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $129,344.