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City of Rockford / Fire Department

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Fire Department

Source file: City of Rockford, IL — Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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

In 2025, this agency had 373 employees with median total compensation of $99,396; the highest distinct record was $226,264.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$35.5M
Employees
373
Median total
$99,396
Highest record
$226,264

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 373 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($99,396) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$85,935 (90%)
  • Overtime$9,280 (10%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • 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
$49,393
$83,654
$99,396
$114,136
$127,757

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $127,757 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,393. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter 51 HR
172 · $95,055
Fire Driver Engineer
42 · $114,247
Fire Lieutenant
26 · $118,482

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

Page 1

Daniel Keehnen

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$114,136
Base pay
$103,369
Overtime
$10,767
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,136

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1712
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,369
Y2026 Grand Total
226968
Y2026 Salary
$118,097

Daniel Keehnen works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Daniel earned $114,136 in 2025.

Anthony Dilonardo

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$113,810
Base pay
$94,863
Overtime
$18,948
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,810

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1521
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
213097
Y2026 Salary
$104,870

Anthony Dilonardo is a Firefighter 51 HR at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $113,810.

James Deshazo

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$113,634
Base pay
$102,475
Overtime
$11,159
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,634

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
18510
Imrf Fica Med
1649
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
213171
Y2026 Salary
$113,734

At Fire Department, James Deshazo serves as a Fire Driver Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,634.

Troy Prezioso

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$113,362
Base pay
$94,364
Overtime
$18,998
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,362

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1504
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
211921
Y2026 Salary
$103,710

Troy Prezioso works as a Firefighter 51 HR for Fire Department. Troy earned $113,362 in 2025.

Kacey Malady

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$113,118
Base pay
$91,124
Overtime
$21,994
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,118

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1477
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,613
Y2026 Grand Total
209952
Y2026 Salary
$101,833

Kacey Malady works as a Firefighter 51 HR for Fire Department. Kacey earned $113,118 in 2025.

Jason Morse

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$112,895
Base pay
$105,924
Overtime
$6,971
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,895

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
18350
Imrf Fica Med
1775
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,369
Y2026 Grand Total
222181
Y2026 Salary
$122,422

Jason Morse holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,895.

Caleb Hardy

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$112,415
Base pay
$102,457
Overtime
$9,958
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,415

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1649
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
222426
Y2026 Salary
$113,734

Caleb Hardy holds the role of Fire Driver Engineer at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,415.

Alexio Montiel

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$112,088
Base pay
$92,549
Overtime
$19,539
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,088

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1493
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
210902
Y2026 Salary
$102,942

Alexio Montiel holds the role of Firefighter 51 HR at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,088.

Jacob Bremer

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$112,063
Base pay
$105,314
Overtime
$6,749
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,063

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1744
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,369
Y2026 Grand Total
229162
Y2026 Salary
$120,260

Jacob Bremer holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,063.

Christopher Kowalski

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$112,043
Base pay
$104,764
Overtime
$7,279
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,043

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1679
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
224257
Y2026 Salary
$115,776

Christopher Kowalski holds the role of Fire Driver Engineer at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,043.

Christopher Pirrello

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$111,943
Base pay
$100,422
Overtime
$11,521
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,943

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1620
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
220355
Y2026 Salary
$111,692

At Fire Department, Christopher Pirrello serves as a Fire Driver Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,943.

Craig Conderman

Mobile Inter Healthcare Mngr/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$111,922
Base pay
$110,247
Overtime
$1,675
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,922

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1795
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,562
Y2026 Grand Total
232942
Y2026 Salary
$123,795

Craig Conderman works as a Mobile Inter Healthcare Mngr for Fire Department. Craig earned $111,922 in 2025.

Michael Walden

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$111,771
Base pay
$102,075
Overtime
$9,695
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,771

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1649
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
222186
Y2026 Salary
$113,734

Michael Walden works as a Fire Driver Engineer for Fire Department. Michael earned $111,771 in 2025.

Nathan Owens

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$111,434
Base pay
$99,014
Overtime
$12,420
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,434

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1620
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
220115
Y2026 Salary
$111,692

Nathan Owens holds the role of Fire Driver Engineer at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,434.

Lukas Weidner

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$111,390
Base pay
$92,089
Overtime
$19,301
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$111,390

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1493
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
210902
Y2026 Salary
$102,942

At Fire Department, Lukas Weidner serves as a Firefighter 51 HR. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,390.

Dustin Collins

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$110,962
Base pay
$99,857
Overtime
$11,105
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,962

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1712
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,369
Y2026 Grand Total
226968
Y2026 Salary
$118,097

Dustin Collins works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Dustin earned $110,962 in 2025.

Jonathon Larson

Fire EMS Training Coordinator/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$110,906
Base pay
$110,906
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,906

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1784
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,771
Y2026 Grand Total
232375
Y2026 Salary
$123,030

Jonathon Larson is a Fire EMS Training Coordinator at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $110,906.

Elizabeth Russell

911 Division Administrator/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$110,586
Base pay
$110,586
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,586

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
18826
Life Ins
110
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$346
Y2026 Grand Total
170549
Y2026 Salary
$123,449

Elizabeth Russell holds the role of 911 Division Administrator at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,586.

Christopher Beaman

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$109,850
Base pay
$106,540
Overtime
$3,310
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,850

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1712
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,369
Y2026 Grand Total
226968
Y2026 Salary
$118,097

Christopher Beaman is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,850.

Phillip Russell

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$109,734
Base pay
$92,074
Overtime
$17,661
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,734

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1493
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
211142
Y2026 Salary
$102,942

Phillip Russell works as a Firefighter 51 HR for Fire Department. Phillip earned $109,734 in 2025.

Jody Bausic

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$109,733
Base pay
$107,050
Overtime
$2,684
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,733

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1775
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,369
Y2026 Grand Total
231356
Y2026 Salary
$122,422

Jody Bausic is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $109,733.

William Langusch

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$109,712
Base pay
$100,942
Overtime
$8,770
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,712

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1649
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
222186
Y2026 Salary
$113,734

William Langusch holds the role of Fire Driver Engineer at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,712.

Kelly Largent

911 Assistant Shift Supervisor Afs1/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$109,592
Base pay
$89,513
Overtime
$20,079
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,592

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
13903
Life Ins
110
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$241
Y2026 Grand Total
133243
Y2026 Salary
$91,170

At Fire Department, Kelly Largent serves as a 911 Assistant Shift Supervisor Afs1. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,592.

Mario Duran

Retired or Separated in 2025/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$109,538
Base pay
$99,232
Overtime
$10,306
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,538

Mario Duran works as a Retired or Separated in 2025 for Fire Department. Mario earned $109,538 in 2025.

Adam Riha

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$109,065
Base pay
$95,669
Overtime
$13,396
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,065

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1532
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
213876
Y2026 Salary
$105,638

At Fire Department, Adam Riha serves as a Firefighter 51 HR. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,065.

Ryan Baney

Mobile Inter Healthcare Mngr/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$108,321
Base pay
$107,920
Overtime
$401
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,321

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1763
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,562
Y2026 Grand Total
230682
Y2026 Salary
$121,567

At Fire Department, Ryan Baney serves as a Mobile Inter Healthcare Mngr. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,321.

Christopher Scrol

Mobile Inter Healthcare Mngr/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$108,214
Base pay
$108,214
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,214

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
18350
Imrf Fica Med
1763
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,562
Y2026 Grand Total
221507
Y2026 Salary
$121,567

Christopher Scrol is a Mobile Inter Healthcare Mngr at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,214.

Andrew Recob

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$108,206
Base pay
$100,637
Overtime
$7,569
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,206

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1620
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
220115
Y2026 Salary
$111,692

At Fire Department, Andrew Recob serves as a Fire Driver Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,206.

Jason Viveros

Fire Inspector/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$108,187
Base pay
$105,197
Overtime
$2,990
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,187

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1730
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,562
Y2026 Grand Total
228661
Y2026 Salary
$119,339

Jason Viveros is a Fire Inspector at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,187.

Travis Thompson

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$108,101
Base pay
$95,494
Overtime
$12,607
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,101

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1532
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
213876
Y2026 Salary
$105,638

Travis Thompson works as a Firefighter 51 HR for Fire Department. Travis earned $108,101 in 2025.

Matthew Unger

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$108,101
Base pay
$95,436
Overtime
$12,665
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,101

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1521
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
213097
Y2026 Salary
$104,870

Matthew Unger is a Firefighter 51 HR at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $108,101.

Brett Smith

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$107,956
Base pay
$94,305
Overtime
$13,650
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,956

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1521
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
213097
Y2026 Salary
$104,870

Brett Smith is a Firefighter 51 HR at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $107,956.

Brian Guthrie

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$107,605
Base pay
$101,883
Overtime
$5,722
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,605

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1649
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
222426
Y2026 Salary
$113,734

Brian Guthrie holds the role of Fire Driver Engineer at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,605.

Connie Hougland

Telecommunicator Fire/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$107,556
Base pay
$85,802
Overtime
$21,753
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,556

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
18510
Imrf Fica Med
13501
Life Ins
110
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$225
Y2026 Grand Total
120927
Y2026 Salary
$88,528

Connie Hougland holds the role of Telecommunicator Fire at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,556.

Jason Sweet

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$107,488
Base pay
$100,359
Overtime
$7,129
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,488

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9175
Imrf Fica Med
1649
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
203836
Y2026 Salary
$113,734

Jason Sweet works as a Fire Driver Engineer for Fire Department. Jason earned $107,488 in 2025.

Brianna Patch

Telecommunicator Afs1/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$107,348
Base pay
$76,752
Overtime
$30,595
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,348

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
12111
Life Ins
110
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$222
Y2026 Grand Total
119680
Y2026 Salary
$79,418

Brianna Patch holds the role of Telecommunicator Afs1 at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,348.

Joaquin Gonzalez

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$107,007
Base pay
$79,136
Overtime
$27,871
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,007

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
9175
Imrf Fica Med
1296
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,266
Y2026 Grand Total
178400
Y2026 Salary
$89,398

Joaquin Gonzalez holds the role of Firefighter 51 HR at Fire Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,007.

Christopher Mccallips

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$106,851
Base pay
$102,579
Overtime
$4,272
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,851

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1649
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
222426
Y2026 Salary
$113,734

At Fire Department, Christopher Mccallips serves as a Fire Driver Engineer. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,851.

Scott Dubay

Fire Driver Engineer/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$106,696
Base pay
$100,571
Overtime
$6,125
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,696

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27525
Imrf Fica Med
1620
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$6,013
Y2026 Grand Total
220115
Y2026 Salary
$111,692

Scott Dubay works as a Fire Driver Engineer for Fire Department. Scott earned $106,696 in 2025.

Justin Windham

Firefighter 51 HR/Fire Department

2025 total comp
$106,309
Base pay
$95,319
Overtime
$10,990
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,309

Source-specific fields

Health Ins
27765
Imrf Fica Med
1532
Life Ins
110
Police Fire Pension
$73,102
Unemp
53
Workers' Compensation
$5,677
Y2026 Grand Total
213876
Y2026 Salary
$105,638

Justin Windham is a Firefighter 51 HR at Fire Department. 2025 total compensation came to $106,309.