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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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.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Andrew Pallante serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 2007 (about 6 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $65,004.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Jeremy Thomas works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 6 years. Jeremy earned $64,357 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Jason Watson-Dorsey is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 6 years. 2013 total compensation came to $63,917.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Dylan Patterson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (129). They have served since 2006 (about 10 years). Dylan earned $63,334 in 2016.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (129)
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Alex Mui works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department (129). Hired in 2006, they have about 7 years of service. Alex earned $62,254 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Sean Reilly is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (129). Hired in 2009, they have about 4 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $61,511.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (129)
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Thomas Confessore is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 9 years. 2013 total compensation came to $61,262.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (129)
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Nathan Meissner holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department (129). Hired in 2003, they have about 10 years of service. In 2013, their total compensation was $61,051.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Robb Soucy is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (129). Hired in 2007, they have about 6 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $58,538.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Ryan Olaguer serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2008 (about 5 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $58,415.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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Shelita Jefferson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2017 (about 3 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $56,891.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Christian Pulley serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 11 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $55,240.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (129)
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At Fire Department (129), Jonathan Atkinson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2018, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $51,103.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (129)
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Hector Rodriguez is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2017 (about a year). 2018 total compensation came to $47,865.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Bruce Lopez holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (129). Hired in 2011, they have about 2 years of service. In 2013, their total compensation was $47,211.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Maurice Ware works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department (129). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 2 years. Maurice earned $44,563 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Dylan Patterson works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department (129). They have served since 2006 (about 7 years). Dylan earned $43,923 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Matt Bowling holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2010 (about 3 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $43,131.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (129)
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Kristopher Ward is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (129). They have served since 2010 (about 3 years). 2013 total compensation came to $43,062.