City of Baltimore / Fire Department (151)
Agency file
The Fire Department (151) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 17 employees with median total compensation of $81,692; the highest distinct record was $127,355.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 17 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($81,692) — 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 $102,874 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $74,191. 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 | $1.7M — | 25 — | $64,975 — |
| 2015 | $1.5M ▼ 7.8% | 20 ▼ 20.0% | $74,456 ▲ 14.6% |
| 2016 | $1.3M ▼ 14.8% | 18 ▼ 10.0% | $71,492 ▼ 4.0% |
| 2017 | $1.5M ▲ 11.7% | 18 ±0% | $80,505 ▲ 12.6% |
| 2018 | $1.5M ▲ 3.4% | 19 ▲ 5.6% | $76,086 ▼ 5.5% |
| 2019 | $1.5M ▲ 0.6% | 18 ▼ 5.3% | $80,962 ▲ 6.4% |
| 2020 | $1.5M ▼ 2.4% | 17 ▼ 5.6% | $81,692 ▲ 0.9% |
Record list
Page 1
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Michael Hammond is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (151). Their tenure dates to 1985, about 35 years. 2020 total compensation came to $96,944.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department (151), Michael Connelly serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 13 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $95,965.
Fire Captain/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department (151), Kirk Thomas serves as a Fire Captain. They have served since 1995 (about 18 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $93,453.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Robert Dunlap holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (151). Hired in 1990, they have about 27 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $93,086.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Joseph Dirusso is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (151). They have served since 2007 (about 10 years). 2017 total compensation came to $92,187.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Robert Nine Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (151). They have served since 1994 (about 23 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $89,086.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department (151), Lori Underwood Garret serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 16 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $87,485.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department (151), Sean Reilly serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 11 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $85,389.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Robert Dunlap holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (151). They have served since 1990 (about 23 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $83,493.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department (151), Michael Burnette serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 10 years. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,191.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Gregory Mullins is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (151). They have served since 1990 (about 23 years). 2013 total compensation came to $81,790.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Robert Roy Iii holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (151). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 13 years. In 2017, their total compensation was $81,780.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Robert Roy Iii holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (151). Hired in 2004, they have about 16 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $81,692.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department (151), Lori Underwood Garret serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2001, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2016 pay totaled $80,256.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Lori Underwood holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (151). They have served since 2001 (about 19 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $78,943.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Zachary Immel is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (151). Their tenure dates to 2015, about 5 years. 2020 total compensation came to $77,946.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Mark Becica is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (151). They have served since 2007 (about 13 years). 2020 total compensation came to $77,273.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (151)
Source-specific fields
Robert Nine Jr is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (151). They have served since 1994 (about 19 years). 2013 total compensation came to $76,764.