Data received August 2025

Full-time employees

5

Median pay

$154,955

Average pay

$159,318

Employees

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Name

Position Gross pay Date hired
Berkel, Edwin Fire Marshal $120,717 Aug. 3, 1981
Besancenez, Todd Assistant Chief $154,955 April 18, 1995
Hendricks, Brian Chief $195,347 Dec. 9, 2002
Lafata, Daniel Assistant Chief $183,019 Oct. 24, 1995
Walk, Craig EMS Administrator $142,551 April 5, 2006

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