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.
Record list
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Firefighter/Fire Department
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Skiy Pyrame works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Skiy earned $84,720 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rory Pettus serves as a Firefighter based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,704.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Lopresti Jr works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service. William earned $84,704 in 2025.
Fire Alarm Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Paul Mcgovern holds the role of Fire Alarm Dispatcher at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,695.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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Erika Yellico works as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic for Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Erika earned $84,679 in 2025.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Thompson serves as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,669.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Shane Crockett works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Shane earned $84,667 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christian Sellitti works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Christian earned $84,655 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Turck is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $84,649.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frank Dalessandro serves as a Firefighter based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,626.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Francesco Vendra is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). 2025 total compensation came to $84,622.
Fire Protection Inspector/Fire Department
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Aaron Martin Jr is a Fire Protection Inspector at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $84,614.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Conor Maher holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,605.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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Keyanna Jean-Louis is a Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $84,603.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Omari Barrow works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Omari earned $84,600 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Cole Digiacomo works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Cole earned $84,593 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Chris Kekovski is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. 2025 total compensation came to $84,571.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Steven Sgro is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $84,564.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Darren Payne is a Firefighter at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $84,563.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Zachary Byrne works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Zachary earned $84,561 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Chanthall Peralta works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Chanthall earned $84,556 in 2025.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jay Brown Jr serves as a Firefighter based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $84,540.
Associate Investigator/Fire Department
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Lance Dubner holds the role of Associate Investigator at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,524.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic/Fire Department
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Gerlis Ramos is a Emergency Medical Specialist-Paramedic at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $84,520.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt/Fire Department
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Anthony Jean holds the role of Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $84,503.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Julio Matos holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department based in Bronx. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,494.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Wilfredo Santiago Jr works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Wilfredo earned $84,493 in 2025.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sherwin Brathwaite serves as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $84,485.
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor/Fire Department
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Ebony Wheeler holds the role of Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor at Fire Department based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,479.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Egan serves as a Firefighter based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,471.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joel Zepeda serves as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $84,454.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Bonomo serves as a Firefighter based in Richmond. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,435.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Giorgio Ardamis serves as a Firefighter based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,424.
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor/Fire Department
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Jeannie Rodriguez holds the role of Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,409.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christopher Livoti works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Richmond. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Christopher earned $84,379 in 2025.
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor/Fire Department
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Kenny Tsui is a Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor at Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). 2025 total compensation came to $84,362.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Thomas Collins works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Brooklyn. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Thomas earned $84,353 in 2025.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt/Fire Department
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Kimberly Giddings holds the role of Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt at Fire Department based in Bronx. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,306.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Richard Economos works as a Firefighter for Fire Department based in Queens. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Richard earned $84,300 in 2025.
Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt/Fire Department
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Carmen Ruiz works as a Emergency Medical Specialist-Emt for Fire Department based in Bronx. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Carmen earned $84,295 in 2025.