Agency file

Ps - Fire Bureau

Source file: City of Pittsburgh — Employee Salaries (2017-2019) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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

In 2019, this agency had 671 employees with median total compensation of $16,355; the highest distinct record was $52,035.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $11.5M
Employees: 671
Median total: $16,355
Highest record: $52,035

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$0$32,373+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 671 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($16,355) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $14,626 (86%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $197 (1%)
Benefits — $2,253 (13%)

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

$11,113

$13,792

$16,355

$19,638

$24,554

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $24,554 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $11,113. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

295 · $15,512

112 · $19,193

84 · $18,451

52 · $22,346

31 · $10,889

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2017	$67.2M —	713 —	$95,899 —
2018	$68.5M ▲ 2.0%	701 ▼ 1.7%	$98,354 ▲ 2.6%
2019	$11.5M ▼ 83.3%	671 ▼ 4.3%	$16,355 ▼ 83.4%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Eric Baxendell

Fire Captain/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,772

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.26
Base pay: $19,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $272
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,772
Hire date: 1999-03-08
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 29264
Total Taxes: 271.67

Eric Baxendell is a Fire Captain at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.26. They have served since 1999 (about 20 years). 2019 total compensation came to $22,772. They are represented by Fire.

Peter Balfe

Fire Lieutenant/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,661

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.28
Base pay: $19,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $263
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,661
Hire date: 1997-07-07
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 7872
Total Taxes: 262.93

Peter Balfe holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.28. They have served since 1997 (about 22 years). In 2019, their total compensation was $22,661. Union affiliation: Fire.

Justin Jozwiak

Fire Lieutenant/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,610

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.28
Base pay: $19,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $268
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,610
Hire date: 2006-02-07
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 44422
Total Taxes: 268.31

Justin Jozwiak is a Fire Lieutenant at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.28. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 13 years. 2019 total compensation came to $22,610. Union affiliation: Fire.

David Raleigh

Master Fire Fighter/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,511

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.13
Base pay: $19,098
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $270
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,511
Hire date: 1997-09-22
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 12352
Total Taxes: 270.11

David Raleigh holds the role of Master Fire Fighter at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.13. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 22 years. In 2019, their total compensation was $22,511. Their bargaining unit is Fire.

William White

Master Fire Fighter/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,501

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.33
Base pay: $19,091
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $267
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,501
Hire date: 1993-11-08
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 31042
Total Taxes: 266.74

William White is a Master Fire Fighter at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.33. Hired in 1993, they have about 26 years of service. 2019 total compensation came to $22,501. Union affiliation: Fire.

Gregory Vogel

Firefighter Instructor/P/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,481

Sub-department: PS-Fire School
Base pay: $20,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $284
Benefits: $2,096
Total compensation: $22,481
Hire date: 2000-07-24
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 40692
Total Taxes: 283.51

Gregory Vogel works as a Firefighter Instructor/P for Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire School. They have served since 2000 (about 19 years). Gregory earned $22,481 in 2019. They are represented by Fire.

Sean Griffin

Fire Captain/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,390

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co. 4
Base pay: $22,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,390
Hire date: 1993-11-08
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 16250
Total Taxes: 320.02

Sean Griffin is a Fire Captain at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co. 4. They have served since 1993 (about 26 years). 2019 total compensation came to $22,390. Their bargaining unit is Fire.

David Hamburger

Fire Captain/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,389

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.13
Base pay: $20,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $284
Benefits: $2,096
Total compensation: $22,389
Hire date: 2006-02-06
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 44414
Total Taxes: 284.48

David Hamburger holds the role of Fire Captain at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.13. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 13 years. In 2019, their total compensation was $22,389. Their bargaining unit is Fire.

John Russell

Master Fire Fighter/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,324

Sub-department: PS-Fire MAC Unit
Base pay: $18,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $259
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,324
Hire date: 1997-09-22
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 3070
Total Taxes: 259.24

John Russell holds the role of Master Fire Fighter at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Mac Unit. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 22 years. In 2019, their total compensation was $22,324. They are represented by Fire.

Christopher Gronsky

Fire Captain/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,303

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.30
Base pay: $18,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $265
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,303
Hire date: 2006-06-05
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 44576
Total Taxes: 264.68

Christopher Gronsky holds the role of Fire Captain at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.30. They have served since 2006 (about 13 years). In 2019, their total compensation was $22,303. They are represented by Fire.

Michael Hickman

Firefighter 4Th Year/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,291

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.24
Base pay: $18,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $262
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,291
Hire date: 2003-12-15
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 41196
Total Taxes: 261.92

Michael Hickman is a Firefighter 4Th Year at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.24. Hired in 2003, they have about 16 years of service. 2019 total compensation came to $22,291. They are represented by Fire.

Joseph Janosko

Fire Captain/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,156

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.32
Base pay: $21,840
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $316
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,156
Hire date: 1995-04-24
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 5250
Total Taxes: 316.07

Joseph Janosko is a Fire Captain at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.32. They have served since 1995 (about 24 years). 2019 total compensation came to $22,156. Their bargaining unit is Fire.

David Czapko

Fire Lieutenant/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,153

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.16
Base pay: $18,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $263
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,153
Hire date: 2006-06-05
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 44568
Total Taxes: 262.55

David Czapko holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.16. They have served since 2006 (about 13 years). In 2019, their total compensation was $22,153. Their bargaining unit is Fire.

Cynthia Prilla

Master Fire Fighter/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,094

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.24
Base pay: $20,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $298
Benefits: $1,048
Total compensation: $22,094
Hire date: 1989-04-24
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 20588
Total Taxes: 297.75

At Ps - Fire Bureau, Cynthia Prilla serves as a Master Fire Fighter within Ps-Fire Engine Co.24. They have served since 1989 (about 30 years). Their 2019 pay totaled $22,094. Their bargaining unit is Fire.

Brian Kosanovich

Master Fire Fighter/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,044

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.17
Base pay: $18,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $261
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $22,044
Hire date: 2001-04-30
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 41084
Total Taxes: 260.71

Brian Kosanovich holds the role of Master Fire Fighter at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.17. Hired in 2001, they have about 18 years of service. In 2019, their total compensation was $22,044. They are represented by Fire.

Timothy Yakich

Fire Lieutenant/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$22,030

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.29
Base pay: $19,655
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $279
Benefits: $2,096
Total compensation: $22,030
Hire date: 1995-04-24
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 30342
Total Taxes: 279.39

Timothy Yakich works as a Fire Lieutenant for Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.29. They have served since 1995 (about 24 years). Timothy earned $22,030 in 2019. They are represented by Fire.

Edward Dursi

Fire Captain/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$21,948

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co. 8
Base pay: $18,546
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $259
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $21,948
Hire date: 2000-07-24
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 40656
Total Taxes: 258.95

Edward Dursi holds the role of Fire Captain at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co. 8. Hired in 2000, they have about 19 years of service. In 2019, their total compensation was $21,948. They are represented by Fire.

Craig Mahouski Jr

Firefighter Instructor/P/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$21,924

Sub-department: PS-Fire School
Base pay: $18,519
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $262
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $21,924
Hire date: 2007-02-12
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 614598
Total Taxes: 261.71

Craig Mahouski Jr works as a Firefighter Instructor/P for Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire School. They have served since 2007 (about 12 years). Craig earned $21,924 in 2019. Union affiliation: Fire.

Timothy Hottenfeller

Fire Captain/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$21,919

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.14
Base pay: $18,518
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $258
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $21,919
Hire date: 1999-08-09
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 28620
Total Taxes: 257.73

Timothy Hottenfeller is a Fire Captain at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.14. Hired in 1999, they have about 20 years of service. 2019 total compensation came to $21,919. Their bargaining unit is Fire.

William Fogle

Firefighter 4Th Year/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$21,892

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.33
Base pay: $18,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $259
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $21,892
Hire date: 2007-02-12
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 45128
Total Taxes: 258.81

William Fogle is a Firefighter 4Th Year at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.33. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 12 years. 2019 total compensation came to $21,892. They are represented by Fire.

Thomas Pilch

Fire Captain/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$21,804

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co. 8
Base pay: $18,405
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $256
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $21,804
Hire date: 1997-09-22
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 16800
Total Taxes: 255.59

Thomas Pilch works as a Fire Captain for Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co. 8. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 22 years. Thomas earned $21,804 in 2019. Union affiliation: Fire.

Thomas Wilson Jr

Fire Lieutenant/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$21,772

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.16
Base pay: $18,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $260
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $21,772
Hire date: 2008-08-18
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 46372
Total Taxes: 259.54

Thomas Wilson Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.16. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 11 years. In 2019, their total compensation was $21,772. They are represented by Fire.

George Felsing Iv

Master Fire Fighter/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$21,763

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.15
Base pay: $18,369
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $251
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $21,763
Hire date: 1997-07-07
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 5404
Total Taxes: 250.59

George Felsing Iv works as a Master Fire Fighter for Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.15. They have served since 1997 (about 22 years). George earned $21,763 in 2019. Union affiliation: Fire.

Charles Miller

Fire Lieutenant/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$21,724

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co. 6
Base pay: $18,324
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $256
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $21,724
Hire date: 2005-09-28
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 44442
Total Taxes: 256.41

Charles Miller is a Fire Lieutenant at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co. 6. Hired in 2005, they have about 14 years of service. 2019 total compensation came to $21,724. Union affiliation: Fire.

Joshua Wolf

Fire Lieutenant/Ps - Fire Bureau

2019 total comp

$21,643

Sub-department: PS-Fire Engine Co.32
Base pay: $18,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $254
Benefits: $3,143
Total compensation: $21,643
Hire date: 2006-06-05
Union / bargaining unit: Fire

Source-specific fields

Employment Status: Full-Time
Home Cost Center: 250000
Socrata Entity Number: 44610
Total Taxes: 253.78

Joshua Wolf holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Ps - Fire Bureau within Ps-Fire Engine Co.32. They have served since 2006 (about 13 years). In 2019, their total compensation was $21,643. Their bargaining unit is Fire.