City of Baltimore / Fire Department (105)
Agency file
The Fire Department (105) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 22 employees with median total compensation of $88,098; the highest distinct record was $135,593.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 22 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($88,098) — 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 $107,073 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $50,775. 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 | $1.5M — | 22 — | $67,895 — |
| 2015 | $1.5M ▼ 2.7% | 19 ▼ 13.6% | $75,133 ▲ 10.7% |
| 2016 | $1.5M ▲ 0.4% | 20 ▲ 5.3% | $72,592 ▼ 3.4% |
| 2017 | $1.6M ▲ 9.5% | 19 ▼ 5.0% | $81,980 ▲ 12.9% |
| 2018 | $1.6M ▼ 1.2% | 19 ±0% | $81,378 ▼ 0.7% |
| 2019 | $1.6M ▲ 1.9% | 19 ±0% | $83,778 ▲ 3.0% |
| 2020 | $1.9M ▲ 16.7% | 22 ▲ 15.8% | $88,098 ▲ 5.2% |
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Record list
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EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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Michael Jackson works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department (105). Their tenure dates to 2000, about 13 years. Michael earned $67,555 in 2013.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department (105)
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Joshua Cordell is a Fire Pump Operator, Als at Fire Department (105). They have served since 2004 (about 9 years). 2013 total compensation came to $66,583.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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Garland Harrison is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (105). Hired in 2007, they have about 6 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $64,365.
Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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Patrick Mcgill works as a Firefighter for Fire Department (105). They have served since 1986 (about 27 years). Patrick earned $63,997 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (105)
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Brian Roth holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (105). They have served since 2008 (about 8 years). In 2016, their total compensation was $63,192.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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Justin King is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (105). Their tenure dates to 2008, about 5 years. 2013 total compensation came to $63,191.
Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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Joseph Perc Jr is a Firefighter at Fire Department (105). Hired in 1990, they have about 23 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $61,955.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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At Fire Department (105), Cheyenne Hammer serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2013 pay totaled $60,763.
Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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At Fire Department (105), Donald Brubach serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 20 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $60,518.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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Brian Roth is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (105). Hired in 2008, they have about 5 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $59,164.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (105)
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At Fire Department (105), Keith Eastman serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 10 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $58,457.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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At Fire Department (105), Steven Smearman serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2009 (about 4 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $53,197.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (105)
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Bryant Jones works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (105). Their tenure dates to 2018, about 2 years. Bryant earned $50,775 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (105)
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Patrick Taylor works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (105). They have served since 2019 (about a year). Patrick earned $46,444 in 2020.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (105)
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Dennis Bentz works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (105). They have served since 1989 (about 31 years). Dennis earned $46,251 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (105)
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At Fire Department (105), Todd Waszelewski serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2010, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2013 pay totaled $43,111.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (105)
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At Fire Department (105), Louis Lago serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2014, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2016 pay totaled $42,272.