City of Baltimore / Fire Department (129)
Agency file
The Fire Department (129) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 18 employees with median total compensation of $82,437; the highest distinct record was $139,732.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 18 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($82,437) — 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 $101,728 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $56,891. 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 — | 23 — | $63,917 — |
| 2015 | $1.8M ▲ 24.7% | 24 ▲ 4.3% | $73,622 ▲ 15.2% |
| 2016 | $1.4M ▼ 23.7% | 19 ▼ 20.8% | $71,504 ▼ 2.9% |
| 2017 | $1.3M ▼ 4.0% | 16 ▼ 15.8% | $79,547 ▲ 11.2% |
| 2018 | $1.5M ▲ 9.8% | 18 ▲ 12.5% | $83,473 ▲ 4.9% |
| 2019 | $1.4M ▼ 6.4% | 18 ±0% | $76,011 ▼ 8.9% |
| 2020 | $1.5M ▲ 11.1% | 18 ±0% | $82,437 ▲ 8.5% |
Record list
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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Jeremy Thomas is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (129). Hired in 2007, they have about 9 years of service. 2016 total compensation came to $68,598.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Ethan Sorrell holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2015 (about 5 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $68,362.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Nathan Meissner is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 13 years. 2016 total compensation came to $68,078.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Andrew Pallante works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 8 years. Andrew earned $68,030 in 2015.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (129)
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Thomas Confessore is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2004 (about 11 years). 2015 total compensation came to $67,885.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Antonio Wallace holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2004 (about 9 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $66,858.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Leonard Manz is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 6 years. 2013 total compensation came to $66,675.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (129)
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Edward Smearman works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department (129). Hired in 1999, they have about 14 years of service. Edward earned $66,486 in 2013.