Position
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief
Total records: 45 (7 in 2025)Years on list: 2010–2025
Number of people on sunshine list
Distribution of 2025 salaries under $250,000
Bucket width $10,000
Analysis by year
| Year | # People | Change | Avg salary | Total paid | % change | Benefits | Avg raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | +40.0% | $138,919 | $972,430 | +39.8% | $11,774 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | 5 | -28.6% | $139,084 | $695,421 | -22.7% | $4,201 | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 7 | +40.0% | $128,531 | $899,719 | +46.8% | $5,079 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 5 | +66.7% | $122,606 | $613,028 | +66.5% | $4,060 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 3 | -40.0% | $122,758 | $368,275 | -48.7% | $2,909 | -10.8% |
| 2020 | 5 | +66.7% | $143,447 | $717,234 | +93.6% | $6,515 | +9.6% |
| 2019 | 3 | +50.0% | $123,461 | $370,382 | +64.4% | $2,965 | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 2 | +0.0% | $112,670 | $225,339 | -32.4% | $1,670 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 2 | -33.3% | $166,632 | $333,264 | -17.6% | $2,933 | -- |
| 2015 | 3 | +200.0% | $134,775 | $404,326 | +205.4% | $3,931 | -- |
| 2013 | 1 | +0.0% | $132,413 | $132,413 | +4.6% | $1,030 | -- |
| 2012 | 1 | +0.0% | $126,587 | $126,587 | -1.5% | $1,131 | -- |
| 2010 | 1 | -- | $128,552 | $128,552 | -- | $1,004 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Penetanguishene | 9 | $130,472 |
| 2 | Town of St. Marys | 7 | $120,259 |
| 3 | Township of Hamilton | 6 | $123,697 |
| 4 | Municipality of Clarington | 3 | $184,741 |
| 5 | Town of Tillsonburg | 3 | $143,682 |
| 6 | Town of Georgina | 3 | $129,184 |
| 7 | Municipality of Trent Lakes | 3 | $114,895 |
| 8 | City of Orillia | 2 | $161,342 |
| 9 | Town of Bracebridge | 2 | $126,746 |
| 10 | Town of Aylmer | 2 | $119,787 |
Top earners in this position since 2010
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Gordon Weir | Municipality of Clarington | $207,669 |
| 2025 | Richard Boyes | Township of St. Clair | $181,672 |
| 2020 | Gordon Weir | Municipality of Clarington | $175,403 |
| 2015 | Gordon D. Weir | Municipality of Clarington | $171,152 |
| 2024 | Michael Clark | City of Orillia | $165,791 |
| 2020 | Paul Ryan | Town of Penetanguishene | $164,054 |
| 2025 | Scott Tegler | Town of Tillsonburg | $157,982 |
| 2023 | Michael Clark | City of Orillia | $156,894 |
| 2023 | Kelly Serson | Township of Hamilton | $143,984 |
| 2025 | Jeff Mcarthur | Township of Southwold | $143,273 |