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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Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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David Warehime is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 1980, about 40 years. 2020 total compensation came to $96,167.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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David Warehime is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (129). They have served since 1980 (about 37 years). 2017 total compensation came to $95,590.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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John Cathey works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (129). They have served since 2007 (about 13 years). John earned $92,373 in 2020.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Edward Smearman serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $92,092.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Jason Watson-Dorsey serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 11 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $86,635.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (129)
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Paul Jones works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department (129). Hired in 2003, they have about 17 years of service. Paul earned $86,627 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Dale New Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (129). They have served since 2011 (about 8 years). Dale earned $85,754 in 2019.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Leonard Manz is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2007 (about 11 years). 2018 total compensation came to $84,690.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (129)
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Paul Jones holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 14 years. In 2017, their total compensation was $83,500.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department (129)
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Gregory Matysek works as a Fire Lieutenant Als for Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 18 years. Gregory earned $83,500 in 2013.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Steven Stultz serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 11 years. Their 2018 pay totaled $81,814.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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John Cathey holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2007 (about 10 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $81,085.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Larry Talley Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant. They have served since 2006 (about 7 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $80,490.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Maurice Ware holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 4 years. In 2015, their total compensation was $80,476.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (129)
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David Warehime is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (129). They have served since 1980 (about 33 years). 2013 total compensation came to $78,953.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Kristopher Ward serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2010 (about 10 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $78,247.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Rashad Pratt serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2015, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $76,524.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (129)
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Nathan Meissner is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 17 years. 2020 total compensation came to $76,249.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Bruce Lopez works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 6 years. Bruce earned $75,643 in 2017.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (129)
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Robert Brashewitz works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department (129). They have served since 1984 (about 29 years). Robert earned $74,480 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Sean Reilly works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 6 years. Sean earned $74,257 in 2015.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (129)
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Alex Mui is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2006 (about 14 years). 2020 total compensation came to $74,082.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (129)
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Alex Mui is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (129). Hired in 2006, they have about 11 years of service. 2017 total compensation came to $73,892.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (129)
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Nathan Meissner holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (129). Hired in 2003, they have about 14 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $72,502.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Matt Bowling serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2010, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2015 pay totaled $72,302.