City of Baltimore / Fire Department (145)
Agency file
The Fire Department (145) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 20 employees with median total compensation of $83,896; the highest distinct record was $130,245.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 20 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($83,896) — 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 $111,262 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $69,483. 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 | $1.2M — | 18 — | $69,002 — |
| 2015 | $1.4M ▲ 19.5% | 19 ▲ 5.6% | $74,286 ▲ 7.7% |
| 2016 | $1.4M ▼ 2.4% | 19 ±0% | $72,726 ▼ 2.1% |
| 2017 | $1.4M ▼ 1.3% | 16 ▼ 15.8% | $84,371 ▲ 16.0% |
| 2018 | $1.6M ▲ 13.6% | 19 ▲ 18.8% | $81,459 ▼ 3.5% |
| 2019 | $1.7M ▲ 7.6% | 20 ▲ 5.3% | $79,735 ▼ 2.1% |
| 2020 | $1.7M ▲ 3.9% | 20 ±0% | $83,896 ▲ 5.2% |
Record list
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Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department (145)
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Jason Turner is a Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department (145). Hired in 1998, they have about 22 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $130,245.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Vernese Hilton works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (145). They have served since 1989 (about 31 years). Vernese earned $111,913 in 2020.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Ronald Garrett holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 30 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $111,262.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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William Holden holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 30 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $107,474.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Vernese Hilton holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 28 years. In 2017, their total compensation was $100,361.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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William Holden holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (145). They have served since 1990 (about 27 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $99,386.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), Rodney Nelson serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. They have served since 1997 (about 23 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $98,292.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Billy Brown is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (145). Hired in 1996, they have about 24 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $96,034.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), Michael Evans serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1990, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $95,307.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Clarence Ross Jr holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (145). Hired in 1995, they have about 25 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $88,943.
Fire Captain Als/Fire Department (145)
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Jason Turner is a Fire Captain Als at Fire Department (145). They have served since 1998 (about 15 years). 2013 total compensation came to $88,164.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Michael Evans works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (145). They have served since 1990 (about 27 years). Michael earned $87,745 in 2017.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Jermaine Footman works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (145). They have served since 2006 (about 14 years). Jermaine earned $86,709 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), Henry Frazier serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 35 years. Their 2015 pay totaled $86,448.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (145)
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Henry Frazier is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 1980, about 33 years. 2013 total compensation came to $85,988.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Kayode Montgomery works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (145). They have served since 2005 (about 15 years). Kayode earned $85,826 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (145)
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Vernese Hilton is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 1989, about 24 years. 2013 total compensation came to $85,367.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), Ceasar Medley serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 14 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $83,870.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Jon Evans is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (145). They have served since 2011 (about 9 years). 2020 total compensation came to $81,967.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (145)
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Aaron Birenbaum holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 14 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $79,998.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), Koty Wright serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 11 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $78,632.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (145)
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Patrick Rodgers holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (145). They have served since 2004 (about 16 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $78,476.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), Ivy Brooks-Hailey serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $78,047.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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James Howard holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 1986, about 29 years. In 2015, their total compensation was $77,516.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Brian Mcalister holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 1986, about 29 years. In 2015, their total compensation was $76,904.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Nathaniel Moore works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (145). They have served since 2004 (about 16 years). Nathaniel earned $75,448 in 2020.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (145)
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Charles Smith holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 23 years. In 2013, their total compensation was $74,886.
Firefighter/Fire Department (145)
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James Howard works as a Firefighter for Fire Department (145). Hired in 1986, they have about 27 years of service. James earned $74,500 in 2013.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Charles Smith holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (145). Hired in 1990, they have about 25 years of service. In 2015, their total compensation was $74,286.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), James Howard serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1986 (about 30 years). Their 2016 pay totaled $73,377.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (145)
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Patrick Rodgers is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (145). Hired in 2004, they have about 13 years of service. 2017 total compensation came to $73,080.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (145)
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Michael Evans works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (145). Hired in 1990, they have about 23 years of service. Michael earned $72,990 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Tyrone Alford holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 9 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $72,836.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (145)
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Ronald Garrett holds the role of Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 23 years. In 2013, their total compensation was $71,199.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), Ivy Hailey serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 7 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $70,804.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), Connie Thompson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 12 years. Their 2016 pay totaled $69,768.
Firefighter/Fire Department (145)
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Brian Mcalister holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department (145). Hired in 1986, they have about 27 years of service. In 2013, their total compensation was $69,731.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Brian Ellis holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 9 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $69,483.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (145)
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At Fire Department (145), Clarence Ross Jr serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 18 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $69,418.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (145)
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Marquest Coleman is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (145). Their tenure dates to 2010, about 6 years. 2016 total compensation came to $69,202.