New York City / Fire Department
Agency file
The Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2025, this agency had 19,333 employees with median total compensation of $126,036; the highest distinct record was $390,848.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 19,333 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($126,036) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $221,124 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $33,724. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
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Record list
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Payroll for Thomas Mulligan (Firefighter, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $148,322 in 2025.
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Payroll for Joseph Colon (Firefighter, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $148,320 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Harold Cargain serves as a Firefighter based in Bronx. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,317.
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At Fire Department, Jonathon Beyar serves as a Firefighter based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $148,284.
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Michael Salemi is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $148,282.
Fire Marshal/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Hettwer serves as a Fire Marshal based in Brooklyn. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,278.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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James Becker works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. James earned $148,238 in 2025.
Fire Marshal/Fire Department
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Ashir Kim is a Fire Marshal at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $148,234.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Mazzatto serves as a Firefighter based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $148,221.
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George Diaz is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $148,218.
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Steven Foertsch works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Steven earned $148,195 in 2025.
Auto Mechanic/Fire Department
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Kurt Miller works as a Auto Mechanic for Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Kurt earned $148,181 in 2025.
Fire Marshal/Fire Department
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Konrad Bartosik is a Fire Marshal at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. 2025 total compensation came to $148,169.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Bogdanski holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $148,166.
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At Fire Department, Matthew Baptiste serves as a Firefighter based in Bronx. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $148,166.
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Robert Abbadessa holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,156.
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Nicholas Trotta holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $148,151.
Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist/Fire Department
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Ashley Alejo works as a Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Ashley earned $148,149 in 2025.
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Robert Panarella is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $148,139.
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Michael Gannone holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $148,134.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Patrick Donaghy holds the role of Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,128.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Vincent Hogan holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,126.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Murphy Jr works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. Brian earned $148,106 in 2025.
Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist/Fire Department
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Tracy Klempner works as a Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist for Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). Tracy earned $148,090 in 2025.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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Eric Matonis works as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic for Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Eric earned $148,065 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Tommaso Sciortino holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,050.
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Giueseppe Mantello works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Richmond. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Giueseppe earned $148,042 in 2025.
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Myles Van Dina works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Myles earned $148,039 in 2025.
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Andrew Kirschner is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $148,034.
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Peter Stassi is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $148,027.
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At Fire Department, Matthew Goll serves as a Firefighter based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,021.
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Andrew Brennan is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. 2025 total compensation came to $147,993.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Rice serves as a Lieutenant based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,990.
Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Brian Hooghuis is a Lieutenant at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $147,986.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Adam Depowski holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,977.
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Carmin Roth holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $147,959.
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Rueben Forbs Seymoore is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $147,954.
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Ian Kay holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,953.
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Kensley Williams holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,940.
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At Fire Department, Brian Pober serves as a Firefighter based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,924.