Darren Free
First Class Firefighter
Top 28.7% — #84,482 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
City Of ThoroldProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
Municipalities & ServicesJob Title
First Class FirefighterCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$122,945.03
+7.3% YoY
Career Earnings
$369,032.35
3 years on record
Career High
$131,491.09
in 2023
Average Annual
$123,010.78
-6% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$130,768.29
Benefits
$722.80
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,945.03 | +7.3% |
| 2024 | $114,596.23 | -12.8% |
| 2023 | $131,491.09 | – |
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