City of Baltimore / Fire Department (127)
Agency file
The Fire Department (127) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 21 employees with median total compensation of $83,217; the highest distinct record was $200,373.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 21 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($83,217) — 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 $114,880 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $57,129. 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 | $1.6M — | 24 — | $71,184 — |
| 2015 | $1.7M ▲ 4.7% | 21 ▼ 12.5% | $78,640 ▲ 10.5% |
| 2016 | $1.5M ▼ 10.5% | 19 ▼ 9.5% | $75,757 ▼ 3.7% |
| 2017 | $1.6M ▲ 10.2% | 19 ±0% | $86,203 ▲ 13.8% |
| 2018 | $1.4M ▼ 15.8% | 16 ▼ 15.8% | $82,611 ▼ 4.2% |
| 2019 | $1.5M ▲ 7.8% | 18 ▲ 12.5% | $77,670 ▼ 6.0% |
| 2020 | $1.9M ▲ 26.0% | 21 ▲ 16.7% | $83,217 ▲ 7.1% |
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Record list
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Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (127)
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Larry Gruzs works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (127). Their tenure dates to 1998, about 17 years. Larry earned $79,875 in 2015.
Firefighter/Fire Department (127)
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At Fire Department (127), John Kidwell serves as a Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 26 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $78,812.
Fire Captain/Fire Department (127)
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Edward Hall works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department (127). They have served since 1993 (about 20 years). Edward earned $78,037 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (127)
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Jonathan Wright holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (127). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 13 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $77,920.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (127)
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Elizabeth Fold holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (127). They have served since 1999 (about 18 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $76,510.
Firefighter/Fire Department (127)
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Russell Watson works as a Firefighter for Fire Department (127). Hired in 1984, they have about 29 years of service. Russell earned $76,338 in 2013.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (127)
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David Buckmaster is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (127). They have served since 1984 (about 29 years). 2013 total compensation came to $76,200.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (127)
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At Fire Department (127), Mark Pangborn serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Hired in 1994, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2013 pay totaled $75,830.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (127)
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Albert Boyd holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (127). They have served since 2003 (about 17 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $75,621.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (127)
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Douglas Peth holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (127). They have served since 2011 (about 6 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $75,491.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (127)
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Robert Taylor holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department (127). They have served since 1990 (about 23 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $74,461.
Firefighter/Fire Department (127)
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Keith Boniface holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department (127). They have served since 1990 (about 23 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $74,375.