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FIRE FIGHTER / EMS
Total Donated
$9,043,256
Contributions
84,847
Unique Donors
3,062
Donors who entered FIRE FIGHTER / EMS as occupation account for $9,043,256 in itemized federal receipts in LobbyVault’s index of FEC.gov files. That sum sits on 84,847 contributions from 3,062 donor records. The slash-joined phrase is a combined public-safety string as typed, not two separate department rosters. In compact millions the occupation total is $9.0 million.
Key figures
- FIRE FIGHTER / EMS occupation itemizations sum to $9,043,256 from 84,847 contributions and 3,062 donors.
- Mean amounts are about $107 per contribution and about $2,953 per donor record.
- The slash-joined phrase is one donor-typed Form 3/3X key, not two department rosters.
- Industry pages are a separate employer-side cut and should not be added to this total.
High-repeat public-safety phrase, a $107 mean
$9,043,256, 84,847 itemizations, and 3,062 donor records are the occupation-level facts. Mean contribution size is about $107. Mean dollars per donor record are about $2,953. Repeat giving is about 28 itemizations per donor record.
84,847 lines from 3,062 records is a high-repeat public-safety stack. The $107 per-line mean is arithmetic on that volume, not a typical overtime share redirected to politics.
The packet has no department, no career-versus-volunteer split, and no median gift. A few large itemizations can lift the average while most lines remain smaller.
The slash does not split fire from EMS
The FEC record does not verify that the donor is a firefighter, an EMS clinician, or both. PAC occupation templates and union itemizations can produce this combined string. Best-efforts rules do not force a public-safety taxonomy.
This page cites only $9,043,256, 84,847 contributions, and 3,062 donors. Separate FIREFIGHTER or PARAMEDIC keys, if they exist, are not rolled into this total unless the bulk extract merged them.
Full analysis: What fire-fighter / EMS occupation donors give in federal races →
Questions
- How much have fire-fighter / EMS occupation donors given in FEC data?
- The FIRE FIGHTER / EMS occupation string is attached to $9,043,256 across 84,847 contributions and 3,062 donor records in LobbyVault’s FEC bulk index. The figure is itemized occupation money, not a census of fire or EMS departments. Occupation is self-reported free text on FEC Form 3 and Form 3X schedules. Unitemized receipts never enter this occupation total.
- Does FIRE FIGHTER / EMS split firefighters from EMS staff?
- No. The slash-joined phrase is one occupation key. The FEC does not split the two roles on this string. This page covers FIRE FIGHTER / EMS: $9,043,256, 84,847 contributions, and 3,062 donors. Occupation is self-reported free text on FEC Form 3 and Form 3X schedules.
- What is the average fire-fighter / EMS contribution?
- Dividing $9,043,256 by 84,847 itemizations yields about $107 per contribution. Dividing by 3,062 donors yields about $2,953 per donor record. Both are means, not medians. Repeat giving is about 28 itemizations per donor record. Unitemized receipts never enter this occupation total.
- Does listing fire fighter / EMS prove department employment?
- No. Occupation is self-reported free text. The FEC record does not verify department or certification. Quote 84,847 contributions and 3,062 donor records with the $9,043,256 total. Occupation is self-reported free text on FEC Form 3 and Form 3X schedules. Unitemized receipts never enter this occupation total.
Occupation is self-reported on FEC Form 3/3X itemizations. Indexed on LobbyVault from FEC bulk data.
Top States
Cycle-over-Cycle Trend
| Cycle | Total | Contributions | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $93,880 | 243 | 150 |
| 2008 | $313,523 | 714 | 396 |
| 2010 | $334,006 | 742 | 386 |
| 2012 | $587,674 | 1,119 | 549 |
| 2014 | $551,203 | 1,117 | 580 |
| 2016 | $622,425 | 3,415 | 532 |
| 2018 | $580,910 | 3,125 | 427 |
Top Donors
| # | Name | Total | Contributions | City / State | Employer | History |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DWYER, JOHN W MR. | $83,900 | 9 | HOLDEN, MA | WORCESTER FIRE DEPT. | 2008–2014 |
| 2 | WHITED, MICHAEL MR. | $16,050 | 10 | SELMA, IN | MUNCIE FIRE DEPT. | 2008–2012 |
| 3 | SUAREZ, ROBERT MR. | $14,000 | 8 | MIAMI, FL | MIAMI ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS FIR | 2008–2012 |
| 4 | COX, BRAD MR. | $10,500 | 5 | SALVISA, KY | LEXINGTON FIRE DEPT. | 2008–2012 |
| 5 | ADAMS, REX MR. | $8,900 | 7 | TUSCALOOSA, AL | TUSCALOOSA FIRE DEPT. | 2008–2010 |
| 6 | NYE, RICHARD MR. | $7,325 | 9 | SHORELINE, WA | BELLEVUE FIRE DEPT. | 2008–2012 |
| 7 | MITCHELL, KEVIN MR. | $7,060 | 7 | KINGSPORT, TN | KINGSPORT FIRE DEPT. | 2008–2012 |
| 8 | O'MEARA, KEVIN M. | $6,600 | 13 | WILSEYVILLE, CA | CDF FIRE FIGHTERS FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 9 | DELIMA, MARK A. | $6,146 | 18 | SAN DIEGO, CA | PHOENIX FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 10 | HUF, PETER F MR. | $6,130 | 14 | DREXEL HILL, PA | UPPER DARBY FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 11 | HALE, KENNETH L MR. | $5,790 | 14 | GRASS VALLEY, CA | CDF FIRE FIGHTERS FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 12 | VAN GUNDY, WAYNE MR. | $5,500 | 10 | GILROY, CA | SAN JOSE FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 13 | MURRAY, ANTHONY L. | $5,475 | 11 | NOBLESVILLE, IN | HAMILTON COUNTY PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGH | 2012–2014 |
| 14 | BERRY, MATTHEW MR. | $5,465 | 5 | OLALLA, WA | GIG HARBOR PENINSULA FIRE DEPT. | 2010–2012 |
| 15 | EULBERG, DENNIS J. | $5,400 | 17 | THORNTON, CO | NORTH METRO FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 16 | FUSCO, VINCENT BIAGIO | $5,300 | 8 | GRANBY, CT | HARTFORD FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 17 | MASSONE, MICHAEL THOMAS II | $5,300 | 11 | TEMECULA, CA | SAN DIEGO FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 18 | CAMBIANO, MICHAEL | $5,287 | 11 | KANSAS CITY, MO | KANSAS CITY FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 19 | CLEARY, MICHAEL MR. | $5,100 | 10 | MIDDLETOWN, NJ | JERSEY CITY FIRE OFFICERS FIRE DEPT. | 2008–2012 |
| 20 | NEWBY, MICHELE A MS. | $5,070 | 14 | KANSAS CITY, MO | KANSAS CITY FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 21 | COLACCI, TIMOTHY | $5,050 | 10 | CLIFFWOOD, NJ | NORTH HUDSON FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 22 | MUDIE, RYAN J. | $5,025 | 8 | POULSBO, WA | TACOMA FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 23 | VALERIOTI, ALBERT MARK | $5,000 | 6 | WATERBURY, CT | WATERBURY FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 24 | LANG, WILLIAM M. MR. | $5,000 | 2 | ATLANTA, GA | COBB PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS FIRE D | 2008 |
| 25 | WALKER, RONNIE MR. JR. | $4,925 | 12 | DIXON, CA | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 26 | ALLES, RICHARD J. | $4,850 | 7 | ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY | NEW YORK UNIFORMED FIRE OFFICERS ASSOC | 2012–2016 |
| 27 | GIBSON, MIKE MR. | $4,716 | 11 | PHOENIX, AZ | PHOENIX FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 28 | NEWTON, WINTHROP M. | $4,700 | 8 | SAINT PETERSBURG, FL | ST. PETERSBURG ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIG | 2012–2014 |
| 29 | RHOADES, PATRICK M. MR. SR. | $4,675 | 11 | DENVER, CO | DENVER FIRE DEPT. | 2008–2010 |
| 30 | O'BRIEN, BENJAMIN R MR. | $4,585 | 11 | SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT | BURLINGTON FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 31 | FRENCH, WILLIAM D MR. | $4,575 | 7 | TULSA, OK | TULSA FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2008 |
| 32 | AYERS, LARRY L MR. | $4,575 | 11 | HUNTSVILLE, AL | HUNTSVILLE FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 33 | PAULEY, RICHARD E. MR. JR. | $4,450 | 10 | CLEARWATER, FL | ST. PETERSBURG ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIG | 2008–2010 |
| 34 | MCBRIDE, BRIAN P | $4,425 | 10 | PHILADELPHIA, PA | PHILADELPHIA FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 35 | HUFNAGEL, PAUL L. | $4,400 | 4 | LANSING, MI | LANSING FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 36 | KRIEGER, JOSEPH | $4,350 | 8 | SMITHFIELD, VA | TIDEWATER FEDERAL FIRE FIGHTERS FIRE D | 2012–2014 |
| 37 | VAN GERWEN, PAUL | $4,350 | 10 | PISMO BEACH, CA | CDF FIRE FIGHTERS FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 38 | LAKOSKY, MARK | $4,250 | 8 | CHASKA, MN | MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 39 | VOISEY, RICHARD MR. | $4,235 | 9 | PINOLE, CA | CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 40 | MCLENNAN, ISAAC | $4,225 | 6 | PORTLAND, OR | PORTLAND FIRE DEPT. | 2014 |
| 41 | WALDROUP, TED L. | $4,225 | 9 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | INDIANAPOLIS FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 42 | GLYNN, JOHN MICHAEL JR. | $4,200 | 10 | KELLER, TX | FORT WORTH FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 43 | FORD, DANIEL MR. | $4,130 | 10 | RICE, MN | SAINT CLOUD FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2012 |
| 44 | BALDERSTON, JUSTIN | $4,125 | 8 | BRIGHTON, CO | AURORA FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 45 | MARTYNUSKA, ARTURO D. | $4,100 | 7 | JOHNSTOWN, PA | JOHNSTOWN FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 46 | HABERKORN, CLAY | $4,100 | 12 | LITTLETON, CO | DENVER FIRE DEPT. | 2012–2014 |
| 47 | HURLEY, BRIAN J DR. | $4,075 | 8 | OLYMPIA, WA | TUMWATER FIRE DEPT. | 2006–2010 |
| 48 | PARKER, ROB MR. | $4,000 | 2 | MITCHELL, SD | MITCHELL FIRE DEPT. | 2010–2012 |
| 49 | DEL RE, NICHOLAS | $4,000 | 9 | HAUPPAUGE, NY | NEW YORK UNIFORMED FIRE OFFICERS ASSOC | 2012–2014 |
| 50 | FUSCO, VINCENT BIAGIO MR. | $4,000 | 8 | GRANBY, CT | HARTFORD FIRE DEPT. | 2008–2010 |
Top Recipients
| # | Committee | Total | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PACC00029447 | $3,593,126 | 5,021 |
| 2 | ACTBLUEC00401224 | $89,240 | 289 |
| 3 | MOONEY VICTORY FUNDC00568113 | $65,600 | 9 |
| 4 | REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEEC00003418 | $59,111 | 134 |
| 5 | MCCAIN-PALIN VICTORY 2008C00453738 | $51,750 | 19 |
| 6 | SENATE GEORGIA BATTLEGROUND FUNDC00736967 | $50,000 | 9 |
| 7 | WINREDC00694323 | $47,557 | 98 |
| 8 | BOEHNER FOR SPEAKERC00478354 | $44,000 | 18 |
| 9 | NRSCC00027466 | $33,442 | 68 |
| 10 | YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEEC00696484 | $30,000 | 1 |
| 11 | FIGHT FOR THE PEOPLE PACC00703975 | $26,506 | 126 |
| 12 | ROMNEY FOR PRESIDENT, INC.C00431171 | $19,900 | 50 |
| 13 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 98 COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATIONC00162818 | $19,508 | 6 |
| 14 | UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEE PAC - USAA EMPLOYEE PACC00164145 | $16,860 | 25 |
| 15 | ROMNEY VICTORY, INC.C00518282 | $15,000 | 41 |
| 16 | JOHN MCCAIN 2008 INC.C00430470 | $14,700 | 50 |
| 17 | PERRY FOR PRESIDENT INCC00500587 | $14,500 | 10 |
| 18 | MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN PACC00580100 | $14,182 | 58 |
| 19 | NRCCC00075820 | $12,125 | 50 |
| 20 | DNC SERVICES CORP / DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEEC00010603 | $11,377 | 45 |
| 21 | ALEX MOONEY FOR CONGRESSC00629949 | $11,000 | 9 |
| 22 | GARRET GRAVES FOR CONGRESSC00558486 | $10,900 | 5 |
| 23 | YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEEC00621581 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 24 | TRUMP MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN COMMITTEEC00618371 | $9,701 | 41 |
| 25 | RICHARD E NEAL FOR CONGRESS COMMITTEEC00226522 | $9,100 | 10 |