City of Baltimore / Fire Department (006)
Agency file
The Fire Department (006) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 39 employees with median total compensation of $145,959; the highest distinct record was $352,603.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 39 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($145,959) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $193,870 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $95,862. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 7 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3.4M — | 34 — | $94,761 — |
| 2015 | $3.8M ▲ 12.4% | 35 ▲ 2.9% | $102,406 ▲ 8.1% |
| 2016 | $3.7M ▼ 4.6% | 33 ▼ 5.7% | $107,756 ▲ 5.2% |
| 2017 | $4.2M ▲ 14.7% | 36 ▲ 9.1% | $114,375 ▲ 6.1% |
| 2018 | $4M ▼ 3.6% | 33 ▼ 8.3% | $128,183 ▲ 12.1% |
| 2019 | $4.3M ▲ 7.2% | 34 ▲ 3.0% | $127,331 ▼ 0.7% |
| 2020 | $5.8M ▲ 34.0% | 39 ▲ 14.7% | $145,959 ▲ 14.6% |
Record list
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Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Mark Wagner is a Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 1981, about 39 years. 2020 total compensation came to $352,603.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Joe Wade works as a Deputy Fire Chief for Fire Department (006). Hired in 1981, they have about 39 years of service. Joe earned $268,150 in 2020.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Mark Fletcher is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). They have served since 1990 (about 30 years). 2020 total compensation came to $263,135.
Executive Director III/Fire Department (006)
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Niles Ford works as a Executive Director III for Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 6 years. Niles earned $216,707 in 2020.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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At Fire Department (006), Laura Shiloh serves as a Deputy Fire Chief. Hired in 1983, they have about 37 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $193,870.
Fire Captain Oem Als/Fire Department (006)
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Scott Brillman is a Fire Captain Oem Als at Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 17 years. 2020 total compensation came to $184,239.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department (006)
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Patrick Walsh works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 1979, about 41 years. Patrick earned $180,336 in 2020.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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James Wallace is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 30 years. 2020 total compensation came to $173,063.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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At Fire Department (006), James Matz serves as a Deputy Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 24 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $168,751.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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At Fire Department (006), Tavon Claggett serves as a Assistant Fire Chief. Hired in 1995, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $167,756.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Arlen Doles holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Hired in 1993, they have about 27 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $164,993.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Karl Zimmerman holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). They have served since 1990 (about 30 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $164,872.
Executive Level III/Fire Department (006)
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James Clack works as a Executive Level III for Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 2008, about 5 years. James earned $164,845 in 2013.
Fire Systems Analyst/Fire Department (006)
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At Fire Department (006), John Cashion serves as a Fire Systems Analyst. Hired in 2005, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $158,370.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Teresa Everett holds the role of Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Hired in 2015, they have about 3 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $156,740.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Jeffrey Segal is a Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). They have served since 1987 (about 31 years). 2018 total compensation came to $156,713.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Charles Svehla works as a Assistant Fire Chief for Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 1981, about 39 years. Charles earned $156,465 in 2020.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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At Fire Department (006), Christopher Caisse serves as a Assistant Fire Chief. They have served since 1996 (about 24 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $153,862.
Staff Aide to the Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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At Fire Department (006), Wayne Robinson Jr serves as a Staff Aide to the Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 14 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $153,433.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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James Potteiger is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Hired in 1988, they have about 32 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $151,924.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Tavon Claggett is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Hired in 1995, they have about 23 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $149,024.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Thomas Tosh works as a Deputy Fire Chief for Fire Department (006). They have served since 1995 (about 25 years). Thomas earned $146,613 in 2020.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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At Fire Department (006), Christopher Caisse serves as a Deputy Fire Chief. Hired in 1996, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2019 pay totaled $146,282.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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At Fire Department (006), Derrick Ready serves as a Deputy Fire Chief. Hired in 1990, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $146,225.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Charles Svehla works as a Deputy Fire Chief for Fire Department (006). They have served since 1981 (about 38 years). Charles earned $146,189 in 2019.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Kyle Caldwell holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 27 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $145,959.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Dante Stewart holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). They have served since 1992 (about 28 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $145,499.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Arthur Cate Iii is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 28 years. 2018 total compensation came to $145,478.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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At Fire Department (006), Karl Zimmerman serves as a Deputy Fire Chief. Hired in 1990, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $144,825.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Alexander Perricone works as a Deputy Fire Chief for Fire Department (006). Hired in 1987, they have about 31 years of service. Alexander earned $143,161 in 2018.
Chief, Risk Program Plan & Dev,Al/Fire Department (006)
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John Blake is a Chief, Risk Program Plan & Dev,Al at Fire Department (006). Hired in 1996, they have about 21 years of service. 2017 total compensation came to $141,222.
Executive Director IV/Fire Department (006)
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Robert Maloney works as a Executive Director IV for Fire Department (006). Hired in 1997, they have about 19 years of service. Robert earned $139,333 in 2016.
Staff Aide to the Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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James Potteiger works as a Staff Aide to the Fire Chief for Fire Department (006). They have served since 1988 (about 30 years). James earned $138,336 in 2018.
Fire Commander/Fire Department (006)
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Derrick Ready holds the role of Fire Commander at Fire Department (006). Hired in 1990, they have about 28 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $138,179.
Fire Captain Safety & Risk Mgm/Fire Department (006)
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Carl Knight Iii holds the role of Fire Captain Safety & Risk Mgm at Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 1994, about 26 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $138,013.
Fire Commander/Fire Department (006)
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Roman Clark is a Fire Commander at Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 1977, about 43 years. 2020 total compensation came to $136,324.
Fire Commander/Fire Department (006)
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Sean Eames holds the role of Fire Commander at Fire Department (006). Hired in 2018, they have about 2 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $134,769.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Frank Hazzard is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Hired in 1986, they have about 29 years of service. 2015 total compensation came to $133,716.
Executive Level II/Fire Department (006)
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Robert Maloney is a Executive Level II at Fire Department (006). Their tenure dates to 1997, about 16 years. 2013 total compensation came to $133,382.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department (006)
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Patrick Walsh holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department (006). Hired in 1979, they have about 34 years of service. In 2013, their total compensation was $131,576.