City of Baltimore / Fire Department (144)
Agency file
The Fire Department (144) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 22 employees with median total compensation of $83,073; the highest distinct record was $127,227.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 22 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($83,073) — 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 $109,610 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $54,730. 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 | $1.1M — | 17 — | $65,354 — |
| 2015 | $1.2M ▲ 8.1% | 16 ▼ 5.9% | $71,977 ▲ 10.1% |
| 2016 | $1.3M ▲ 7.8% | 18 ▲ 12.5% | $69,815 ▼ 3.0% |
| 2017 | $1.4M ▲ 11.3% | 18 ±0% | $79,243 ▲ 13.5% |
| 2018 | $1.6M ▲ 9.5% | 20 ▲ 11.1% | $77,622 ▼ 2.0% |
| 2019 | $1.6M ▲ 3.5% | 19 ▼ 5.0% | $83,904 ▲ 8.1% |
| 2020 | $1.8M ▲ 11.5% | 22 ▲ 15.8% | $83,073 ▼ 1.0% |
Record list
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Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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John Magaha Jr works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department (144). Hired in 1991, they have about 29 years of service. John earned $127,227 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Douglas Taylor is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (144). Hired in 1990, they have about 30 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $119,600.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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At Fire Department (144), Carl Mallory serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 33 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $109,610.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Vincent Bailey Sr is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 1998, about 22 years. 2020 total compensation came to $97,069.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Carl Mallory holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (144). Hired in 1987, they have about 30 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $96,463.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Stephen Kowalewski works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 1981, about 35 years. Stephen earned $96,188 in 2016.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Clarence Hunter is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 30 years. 2020 total compensation came to $95,908.
Fire Captain/Fire Department (144)
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Stephen Kowalewski is a Fire Captain at Fire Department (144). Hired in 1981, they have about 32 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $95,877.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Edward Jones works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (144). They have served since 2011 (about 9 years). Edward earned $93,113 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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David Spicer works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 14 years. David earned $90,716 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Steven Johnson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (144). Hired in 2000, they have about 20 years of service. Steven earned $89,281 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Darrin Catts works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (144). Hired in 1991, they have about 26 years of service. Darrin earned $88,211 in 2017.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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At Fire Department (144), Clarence Hunter serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 27 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $88,085.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Vincent Deloatch holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 6 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $86,095.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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At Fire Department (144), Robert Palmer Iii serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1995 (about 25 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $85,278.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Mario Spiver holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 14 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $84,242.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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At Fire Department (144), James Neisser serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $81,904.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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David Montague holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (144). They have served since 2011 (about 9 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $81,531.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (144)
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Carl Mallory is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 1987, about 26 years. 2013 total compensation came to $81,191.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Michael Jackson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (144). Hired in 2000, they have about 20 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $78,005.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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At Fire Department (144), Ronald Hann Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 20 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $75,907.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Robert Neidig works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (144). They have served since 2008 (about 12 years). Robert earned $75,510 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Deandre Dorsey holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 16 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $74,431.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (144)
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At Fire Department (144), David Malamphy serves as a Fire Pump Operator. They have served since 1990 (about 23 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $72,792.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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David Shoop works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (144). They have served since 2008 (about 12 years). David earned $72,059 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (144)
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Clarence Hunter is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 23 years. 2013 total compensation came to $72,035.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Emmanuel Melton is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (144). Hired in 2011, they have about 9 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $70,817.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department (144)
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Donald Wright works as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department (144). Hired in 2001, they have about 14 years of service. Donald earned $70,501 in 2015.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (144)
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Darrin Catts works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (144). Hired in 1991, they have about 22 years of service. Darrin earned $70,055 in 2013.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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Joseph Weber is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 1996, about 20 years. 2016 total compensation came to $68,507.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (144)
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At Fire Department (144), Steven Johnson serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 13 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $68,499.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (144)
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Michael Jackson is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (144). They have served since 2000 (about 13 years). 2013 total compensation came to $68,277.
Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department (144)
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Donald Wright is a Fire Pump Operator, Als at Fire Department (144). They have served since 2001 (about 12 years). 2013 total compensation came to $67,498.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (144)
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At Fire Department (144), Daniel Edwards serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 7 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $65,354.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (144)
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David Spicer works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department (144). They have served since 2006 (about 7 years). David earned $63,585 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (144)
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Mario Spiver works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department (144). They have served since 2006 (about 7 years). Mario earned $62,804 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (144)
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Robert Neidig works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department (144). They have served since 2008 (about 5 years). Robert earned $59,924 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (144)
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Ronald Hann Jr is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (144). They have served since 2000 (about 13 years). 2013 total compensation came to $58,564.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (144)
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James Neisser holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department (144). Their tenure dates to 2008, about 5 years. In 2013, their total compensation was $58,145.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (144)
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At Fire Department (144), David Malamphy serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 30 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $54,730.