City of Baltimore / Fire Department (126)
Agency file
The Fire Department (126) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 19 employees with median total compensation of $87,973; the highest distinct record was $134,576.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 19 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($87,973) — 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 $114,801 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $79,691. 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 | $1.3M — | 18 — | $70,968 — |
| 2015 | $1.5M ▲ 15.5% | 18 ±0% | $80,564 ▲ 13.5% |
| 2016 | $1.5M ▲ 0.5% | 18 ±0% | $79,056 ▼ 1.9% |
| 2017 | $1.6M ▲ 11.4% | 18 ±0% | $85,783 ▲ 8.5% |
| 2018 | $1.7M ▲ 6.6% | 19 ▲ 5.6% | $82,747 ▼ 3.5% |
| 2019 | $1.6M ▼ 5.4% | 19 ±0% | $81,694 ▼ 1.3% |
| 2020 | $1.8M ▲ 7.6% | 19 ±0% | $87,973 ▲ 7.7% |
Record list
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Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Anthony Smith is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1994, about 24 years. 2018 total compensation came to $173,181.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department (126)
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Thomas Bower works as a Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department (126). They have served since 1994 (about 26 years). Thomas earned $134,576 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (126)
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Joshua Shaffer holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department (126). They have served since 2001 (about 19 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $120,807.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (126)
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Paul Carter holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1998, about 22 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $114,801.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Joseph Astasauskas Jr works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1997, about 21 years. Joseph earned $113,527 in 2018.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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At Fire Department (126), Robert Green serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 30 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $111,261.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Robert Green works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 27 years. Robert earned $105,014 in 2017.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (126)
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At Fire Department (126), Paul Carter serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 1998, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2017 pay totaled $102,569.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (126)
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Kyle Johnson works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department (126). They have served since 2006 (about 14 years). Kyle earned $101,102 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (126)
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Robert Mccurdy is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department (126). Hired in 1986, they have about 31 years of service. 2017 total compensation came to $100,017.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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At Fire Department (126), Paul Anthony serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 27 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $99,702.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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At Fire Department (126), Steven Burkhart serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2010 (about 8 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $95,121.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (126)
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Thomas Bower works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department (126). Hired in 1994, they have about 22 years of service. Thomas earned $93,539 in 2016.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department (126)
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Brian Bowers works as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 2000, about 20 years. Brian earned $92,413 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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At Fire Department (126), Gene Price serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 21 years. Their 2015 pay totaled $91,582.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Anthony Chang is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (126). Hired in 2004, they have about 16 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $91,193.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Kevin Hubbe holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (126). Hired in 2007, they have about 13 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $88,567.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Edward Mustin holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (126). Hired in 1990, they have about 26 years of service. In 2016, their total compensation was $88,225.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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John Malone holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (126). They have served since 2010 (about 10 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $87,973.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (126)
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Jeffrey Mccarthy holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (126). Hired in 2000, they have about 17 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $87,681.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (126)
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James Weglein is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 17 years. 2020 total compensation came to $87,496.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (126)
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Peter Hanna is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1998, about 22 years. 2020 total compensation came to $85,389.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (126)
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Jeffrey Mccarthy is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (126). They have served since 2000 (about 20 years). 2020 total compensation came to $84,268.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (126)
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At Fire Department (126), Edward Mustin serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 1990 (about 23 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $84,043.
Firefighter/Fire Department (126)
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Anthony Smith works as a Firefighter for Fire Department (126). They have served since 1994 (about 19 years). Anthony earned $83,889 in 2013.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (126)
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Kyle Johnson holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 11 years. In 2017, their total compensation was $83,886.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Brandon Mcnair is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (126). They have served since 1999 (about 21 years). 2020 total compensation came to $83,800.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Robert Mullin works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 2008, about 12 years. Robert earned $83,232 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (126)
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Robert Green works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (126). Hired in 1990, they have about 23 years of service. Robert earned $83,083 in 2013.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (126)
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James Weglein works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department (126). Hired in 2003, they have about 14 years of service. James earned $82,819 in 2017.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Douglas Thomas works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1999, about 21 years. Douglas earned $80,551 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (126)
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Gene Price works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1994, about 19 years. Gene earned $80,427 in 2013.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department (126)
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At Fire Department (126), James Butler serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Hired in 2006, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $79,691.
Fire Captain/Fire Department (126)
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Joseph Astasauskas Jr holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department (126). They have served since 1997 (about 16 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $79,044.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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William Klima holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1982, about 34 years. In 2016, their total compensation was $78,637.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Michael Jachelski Iii holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1987, about 29 years. In 2016, their total compensation was $76,035.
Firefighter/Fire Department (126)
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At Fire Department (126), William Klima serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 31 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $75,002.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (126)
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Jason Leone holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (126). Hired in 2010, they have about 5 years of service. In 2015, their total compensation was $74,874.
Firefighter/Fire Department (126)
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John Simms works as a Firefighter for Fire Department (126). Their tenure dates to 1984, about 29 years. John earned $74,859 in 2013.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (126)
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Michael Jachelski Iii works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department (126). Hired in 1987, they have about 26 years of service. Michael earned $73,613 in 2013.