Fire
Data received June 2026
Full-time employees
13
Median pay
$83,661
Average pay
$80,733
Fire
Employees by pay range
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Employees
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| Position | Gross pay | Date hired | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayres, Benjamin | Firefighter/Paramedic | $83,757 | March 14, 2022 |
| Beste, Olivia | Firefighter/Paramedic | $80,050 | Nov. 24, 2021 |
| Franzgrote, Levi | Firefighter/Paramedic | $81,676 | July 31, 2023 |
| Hawkins, Matt | Captain | $96,809 | Dec. 28, 2002 |
| Helle, Chuck | Captain | $74,183 | Nov. 13, 1982 |
| Hernandez, Vidal | Firefighter/Paramedic | $20,486 | Sept. 9, 2025 |
| James, Anthony | Firefighter/Paramedic | $75,924 | Nov. 5, 2022 |
| Kauffeld, Brad | Captain | $100,482 | Jan. 8, 2002 |
| Kelley, Kris | Firefighter/Paramedic | $83,661 | May 28, 2019 |
| Kozlowski, Greg | Lieutenant/Paramedic | $93,327 | Feb. 17, 2013 |
| Rhodes, Lucas | Firefighter/Paramedic | $82,323 | May 22, 2023 |
| Schilling, Keith | Lieutenant/Paramedic | $86,873 | March 25, 2008 |
| Siebert, Steve | Firefighter | $89,982 | June 1, 2001 |
Note: To learn how the Post-Dispatch calculates figures such as the number of full-time employees or median pay, as well as other important explanations and caveats, please see the About page.