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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Departments elsewhere with the most similar mix of roles — a proxy for the same kind of agency, matched by workforce composition rather than name. Pay is not cost-of-living adjusted.
Record list
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Firefighter/Fire Department
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Rodney Mendez works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Rodney earned $83,006 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Baltera serves as a Firefighter based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,004.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt/Fire Department
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Vincenzo Mezzacappa is a Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt at Fire Department based in Richmond. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $83,003.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Dominguez works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. David earned $83,001 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Mccabe is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $82,993.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Stephan Digiacomo works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Stephan earned $82,969 in 2025.
Fire Protection Inspector/Fire Department
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Orestes Quioto holds the role of Fire Protection Inspector at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,969.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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Dina Crespo-Bruno works as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Dina earned $82,960 in 2025.
Fire Alarm Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Nickolas Finocchio works as a Fire Alarm Dispatcher for Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Nickolas earned $82,957 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Rudy Mills is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $82,955.
Automotive Service Worker/Fire Department
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Christian Mussa holds the role of Automotive Service Worker at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $82,946.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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Tiza Farmer holds the role of Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic at Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $82,934.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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Derron Israel holds the role of Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,923.
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Eng serves as a Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $82,915.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alicia Arzeno serves as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,911.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Walters serves as a Firefighter based in Queens. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,911.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Goicochea holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $82,904.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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Stephanie Mendez holds the role of Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $82,903.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brayan Lopez works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Brayan earned $82,900 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Alexander Bellochi works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Alexander earned $82,889 in 2025.
Associate Fire Protection Inspector/Fire Department
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Christian Garcia is a Associate Fire Protection Inspector at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). 2025 total compensation came to $82,882.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Clark Iii serves as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic based in Bronx. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,881.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christina Boncimino serves as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic based in Queens. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $82,877.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Thomas Bonviso is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $82,877.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Oscar Espinoza Jr serves as a Firefighter based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $82,875.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Pacheco holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $82,853.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Carson Benya works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Carson earned $82,832 in 2025.
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor/Fire Department
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Vernon Swinton works as a Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Vernon earned $82,832 in 2025.
Assistant Civil Engineer/Fire Department
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Gennadiy Lak is a Assistant Civil Engineer at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $82,821.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Sarah Lilley holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,792.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Vazquez holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,781.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tramaine Wilson serves as a Firefighter based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,774.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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Alexis Ward is a Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). 2025 total compensation came to $82,771.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eddie Mendez serves as a Firefighter based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,769.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Pan is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). 2025 total compensation came to $82,765.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joshua Faeger holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $82,736.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brandon Ali works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Brandon earned $82,726 in 2025.
Motor Vehicle Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Harrison Johnson serves as a Motor Vehicle Operator based in Queens. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,714.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Andrew Perez Irizarry is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $82,712.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt/Fire Department
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Christian Hansen holds the role of Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,701.