City of Baltimore / Fire Department (139)
Agency file
The Fire Department (139) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 32 employees with median total compensation of $102,873; the highest distinct record was $150,662.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 32 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($102,873) — 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 $128,027 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $79,852. 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 | $2.4M — | 31 — | $77,126 — |
| 2015 | $2.4M ▲ 1.7% | 28 ▼ 9.7% | $84,499 ▲ 9.6% |
| 2016 | $2.6M ▲ 7.2% | 32 ▲ 14.3% | $80,361 ▼ 4.9% |
| 2017 | $2.9M ▲ 9.9% | 32 ±0% | $89,892 ▲ 11.9% |
| 2018 | $2.8M ▼ 2.6% | 29 ▼ 9.4% | $93,971 ▲ 4.5% |
| 2019 | $2.7M ▼ 1.5% | 27 ▼ 6.9% | $105,039 ▲ 11.8% |
| 2020 | $3.3M ▲ 22.0% | 32 ▲ 18.5% | $102,873 ▼ 2.1% |
Record list
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Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S/Fire Department (139)
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William Norman works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S for Fire Department (139). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 22 years. William earned $91,002 in 2017.
Marine Engineer Fire Departmen/Fire Department (139)
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Ronald Bezeredi is a Marine Engineer Fire Departmen at Fire Department (139). They have served since 1990 (about 27 years). 2017 total compensation came to $90,495.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (139)
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Andrew Doyle is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (139). They have served since 2003 (about 15 years). 2018 total compensation came to $90,262.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (139)
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At Fire Department (139), Jeffrey Mengel serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 25 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $89,607.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department (139)
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Namon Whitehead is a Marine Engineer Fire Department at Fire Department (139). They have served since 1987 (about 31 years). 2018 total compensation came to $89,549.
Marine Engineer Fire Departmen/Fire Department (139)
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Namon Whitehead is a Marine Engineer Fire Departmen at Fire Department (139). Hired in 1987, they have about 30 years of service. 2017 total compensation came to $89,288.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department (139)
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Mark Fida works as a Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp for Fire Department (139). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 29 years. Mark earned $89,208 in 2018.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S/Fire Department (139)
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William Foster works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S for Fire Department (139). They have served since 1984 (about 33 years). William earned $89,035 in 2017.
Fire Captain/Fire Department (139)
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Jeffery Jakelski works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department (139). Hired in 1985, they have about 28 years of service. Jeffery earned $88,847 in 2013.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department (139)
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At Fire Department (139), Mark Fida serves as a Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp. Hired in 1989, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2017 pay totaled $88,432.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (139)
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Joseph Tomaschko Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (139). Hired in 1981, they have about 34 years of service. Joseph earned $88,172 in 2015.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department (139)
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Dallas Kopp works as a Marine Pilot for Fire Department (139). Hired in 1986, they have about 27 years of service. Dallas earned $88,106 in 2013.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department (139)
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Scott Barry holds the role of Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp at Fire Department (139). They have served since 2007 (about 13 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $86,134.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department (139)
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Adam Glassman is a Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp at Fire Department (139). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 14 years. 2017 total compensation came to $85,897.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (139)
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At Fire Department (139), Andrew Doyle serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2003 (about 14 years). Their 2017 pay totaled $85,055.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (139)
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Jennifer Muth holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (139). Hired in 2002, they have about 17 years of service. In 2019, their total compensation was $84,749.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (139)
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Charles Busl is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (139). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 15 years. 2020 total compensation came to $84,742.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S/Fire Department (139)
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Stephen Russell works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als S for Fire Department (139). Hired in 2003, they have about 12 years of service. Stephen earned $83,710 in 2015.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department (139)
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Joseph Thurlow is a Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp at Fire Department (139). They have served since 1993 (about 25 years). 2018 total compensation came to $83,442.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (139)
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Thomas Kearney holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (139). Hired in 1992, they have about 26 years of service. In 2018, their total compensation was $82,742.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (139)
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Daniel Thompson is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (139). They have served since 1981 (about 32 years). 2013 total compensation came to $82,278.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (139)
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Ronald Brown is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (139). They have served since 1987 (about 28 years). 2015 total compensation came to $81,858.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department (139)
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Thomas Dinisio Jr holds the role of Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp at Fire Department (139). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 27 years. In 2017, their total compensation was $81,827.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (139)
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At Fire Department (139), James Bellamy Iii serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 27 years). Their 2017 pay totaled $81,572.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department (139)
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At Fire Department (139), Bart Cohey serves as a Marine Pilot. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 24 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $81,460.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als/Fire Department (139)
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William Foster works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator Als for Fire Department (139). They have served since 1984 (about 29 years). William earned $81,393 in 2013.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (139)
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Joseph Tomaschko Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (139). Hired in 1981, they have about 32 years of service. In 2013, their total compensation was $81,014.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department (139)
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David Shamer is a Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp at Fire Department (139). Hired in 1980, they have about 38 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $80,943.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department (139)
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David Shamer is a Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp at Fire Department (139). Their tenure dates to 1980, about 37 years. 2017 total compensation came to $80,548.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (139)
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James Dieter holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (139). Hired in 1978, they have about 35 years of service. In 2013, their total compensation was $80,526.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department (139)
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At Fire Department (139), Johnathan Haug serves as a Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 13 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $79,852.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (139)
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Daryl Alexander is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (139). Their tenure dates to 1982, about 38 years. 2020 total compensation came to $79,682.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (139)
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At Fire Department (139), Ira Mitchell Jr serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1986 (about 29 years). Their 2015 pay totaled $79,277.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (139)
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William Norman is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (139). Hired in 1995, they have about 21 years of service. 2016 total compensation came to $79,060.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (139)
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Kori Richardson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (139). They have served since 2006 (about 14 years). Kori earned $78,394 in 2020.
Firefighter/Fire Department (139)
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Ronald Brown holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department (139). Hired in 1987, they have about 26 years of service. In 2013, their total compensation was $78,135.
Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp/Fire Department (139)
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Joseph Thurlow holds the role of Fire Emergency Boat Oper Supp at Fire Department (139). Hired in 1993, they have about 24 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $77,761.
Firefighter/Fire Department (139)
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Ira Mitchell Jr is a Firefighter at Fire Department (139). Hired in 1986, they have about 27 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $77,161.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator/Fire Department (139)
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John Lotz works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator for Fire Department (139). Their tenure dates to 1980, about 33 years. John earned $76,037 in 2013.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department (139)
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At Fire Department (139), Keith Dewald serves as a Marine Engineer Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 19 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $75,214.