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City of Baltimore / Fire Department (155)

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Fire Department (155)

Source file: City of Baltimore — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Fire Department (155) 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 $82,163; the highest distinct record was $109,880.

Year
2020
Total payroll
$1.6M
Employees
20
Median total
$82,163
Highest record
$109,880

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

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 ($82,163) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$79,207 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$49,183
$70,976
$82,163
$88,589
$108,208

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $108,208 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,183. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

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

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 7 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2013
$1.3M
21
$65,088
2015
$1.4M
10.3%
19
9.5%
$72,753
11.8%
2016
$1.5M
4.9%
20
5.3%
$71,608
1.6%
2017
$1.4M
7.1%
17
15.0%
$76,699
7.1%
2018
$1.5M
7.3%
19
11.8%
$78,310
2.1%
2019
$1.5M
2.5%
19
±0%
$79,414
1.4%
2020
$1.6M
4.6%
20
5.3%
$82,163
3.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Joseph Jarboe

Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2018 total comp
$123,065
Base pay
$123,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$123,065
Hire date
1985-09-30

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
107227
Employee ID
116203

At Fire Department (155), Joseph Jarboe serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Hired in 1985, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $123,065.

Stephen Gibson Jr

Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (155)

2017 total comp
$114,972
Base pay
$114,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,972
Hire date
1998-11-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
84137
Employee ID
100929

At Fire Department (155), Stephen Gibson Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 19 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $114,972.

Stephen Gibson Jr

Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$109,880
Base pay
$109,880
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,880
Hire date
1998-11-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
91381
Employee ID
143156

At Fire Department (155), Stephen Gibson Jr serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 1998, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $109,880.

Jeffrey Darby

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$109,584
Base pay
$109,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$109,584
Hire date
1995-09-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
89205
Employee ID
141269

Jeffrey Darby is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (155). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 25 years. 2020 total compensation came to $109,584.

Dean Thompson

Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$108,208
Base pay
$108,208
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,208
Hire date
2006-03-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
93823
Employee ID
152695

Dean Thompson holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department (155). They have served since 2006 (about 14 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $108,208.

John Caldwell Iii

Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$101,001
Base pay
$101,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,001
Hire date
1998-05-04

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
81396
Employee ID
139934

John Caldwell Iii holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department (155). They have served since 1998 (about 22 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $101,001.

Donald Fleming

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$98,141
Base pay
$98,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,141
Hire date
2004-02-25

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
83775
Employee ID
142612

Donald Fleming works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (155). Hired in 2004, they have about 16 years of service. Donald earned $98,141 in 2020.

Jeffrey Darby

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2017 total comp
$96,138
Base pay
$96,138
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,138
Hire date
1995-09-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
87455
Employee ID
99408

Jeffrey Darby works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (155). Their tenure dates to 1995, about 22 years. Jeffrey earned $96,138 in 2017.

Joseph Jarboe

Fire Captain/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$95,346
Base pay
$95,346
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,346
Hire date
1985-09-30

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
82256
Employee ID
39350

Joseph Jarboe works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department (155). Their tenure dates to 1985, about 28 years. Joseph earned $95,346 in 2013.

David Goode

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$88,589
Base pay
$88,589
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,589
Hire date
2009-02-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69980
Employee ID
143362

David Goode is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (155). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 11 years. 2020 total compensation came to $88,589.

Justin Higley

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$88,454
Base pay
$88,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,454
Hire date
2003-01-15

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72324
Employee ID
144620

At Fire Department (155), Justin Higley serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2003 (about 17 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $88,454.

Allen Russell

Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$85,404
Base pay
$85,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,404
Hire date
2002-10-07

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
76441
Employee ID
150775

Allen Russell holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department (155). Hired in 2002, they have about 18 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $85,404.

Vincent Tyson

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$84,079
Base pay
$84,079
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,079
Hire date
2011-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67636
Employee ID
153056

Vincent Tyson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (155). Hired in 2011, they have about 9 years of service. Vincent earned $84,079 in 2020.

Neil Spinelli

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$83,598
Base pay
$83,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,598
Hire date
2003-01-15

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72324
Employee ID
151967

Neil Spinelli works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (155). They have served since 2003 (about 17 years). Neil earned $83,598 in 2020.

Donald Fleming

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2017 total comp
$83,506
Base pay
$83,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,506
Hire date
2004-02-25

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
79470
Employee ID
100466

Donald Fleming works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (155). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 13 years. Donald earned $83,506 in 2017.

Bruce Wilson Ii

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2019 total comp
$82,090
Base pay
$82,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,090
Hire date
2011-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67636
Employee ID
137036

At Fire Department (155), Bruce Wilson Ii serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2019 pay totaled $82,090.

Louis Gross

Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2017 total comp
$81,112
Base pay
$81,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,112
Hire date
1987-07-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
78527
Employee ID
101408

At Fire Department (155), Louis Gross serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1987, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2017 pay totaled $81,112.

Bruce Wilson

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$80,728
Base pay
$80,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,728
Hire date
2011-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67636
Employee ID
154179

Bruce Wilson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (155). They have served since 2011 (about 9 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $80,728.

Christopher Franklin

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2018 total comp
$78,663
Base pay
$78,663
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,663
Hire date
2009-02-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
66310
Employee ID
114151

Christopher Franklin is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (155). They have served since 2009 (about 9 years). 2018 total compensation came to $78,663.

Michael Dodson

Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2015 total comp
$77,426
Base pay
$77,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,426
Hire date
1987-10-26

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
77379
Employee ID
72060

Michael Dodson is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (155). They have served since 1987 (about 28 years). 2015 total compensation came to $77,426.

Zan Ford

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2016 total comp
$75,502
Base pay
$75,502
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,502
Hire date
2011-07-06

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
62175
Employee ID
86836

Zan Ford works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (155). Hired in 2011, they have about 5 years of service. Zan earned $75,502 in 2016.

Stephen Gibson Jr

Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$74,676
Base pay
$74,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,676
Hire date
1998-11-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
66994
Employee ID
36892

Stephen Gibson Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Als at Fire Department (155). They have served since 1998 (about 15 years). In 2013, their total compensation was $74,676.

Jason Pickett

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2015 total comp
$73,865
Base pay
$73,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,865
Hire date
2007-10-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
73821
Employee ID
78509

Jason Pickett holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (155). They have served since 2007 (about 8 years). In 2015, their total compensation was $73,865.

Matthew Boyd

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2019 total comp
$73,596
Base pay
$73,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,596
Hire date
2011-01-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67636
Employee ID
124904

Matthew Boyd works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (155). Hired in 2011, they have about 8 years of service. Matthew earned $73,596 in 2019.

Louis Gross

Firefighter/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$73,145
Base pay
$73,145
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,145
Hire date
1987-07-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
63299
Employee ID
37577

Louis Gross holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department (155). Their tenure dates to 1987, about 26 years. In 2013, their total compensation was $73,145.

Kyle Higley

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$72,308
Base pay
$72,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,308
Hire date
2005-09-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69980
Employee ID
144621

Kyle Higley is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (155). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 15 years. 2020 total compensation came to $72,308.

Brian Petz

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$72,097
Base pay
$72,097
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,097
Hire date
2009-02-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69980
Employee ID
149519

Brian Petz is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (155). They have served since 2009 (about 11 years). 2020 total compensation came to $72,097.

Daniel Mathe

Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$71,824
Base pay
$71,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,824
Hire date
2007-12-12

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72007
Employee ID
147484

At Fire Department (155), Daniel Mathe serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $71,824.

Jason Neisser

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$71,209
Base pay
$71,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,209
Hire date
2006-11-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
63208
Employee ID
43186

Jason Neisser is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (155). Hired in 2006, they have about 7 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $71,209.

Matthew Graves

Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2020 total comp
$70,976
Base pay
$70,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,976
Hire date
2010-11-10

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69595
Employee ID
143516

Matthew Graves works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department (155). They have served since 2010 (about 10 years). Matthew earned $70,976 in 2020.

John Caldwell Iii

Fire Pump Operator, Als/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$70,658
Base pay
$70,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,658
Hire date
1998-05-04

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
62289
Employee ID
33227

At Fire Department (155), John Caldwell Iii serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Als. Hired in 1998, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2013 pay totaled $70,658.

Donald Fleming

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$70,459
Base pay
$70,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,459
Hire date
2004-02-25

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
63208
Employee ID
36230

Donald Fleming works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (155). Hired in 2004, they have about 9 years of service. Donald earned $70,459 in 2013.

Wayne Ward

Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$69,728
Base pay
$69,728
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,728
Hire date
1984-10-08

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
65131
Employee ID
48196

Wayne Ward works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department (155). Hired in 1984, they have about 29 years of service. Wayne earned $69,728 in 2013.

Jason Pickett

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$69,036
Base pay
$69,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,036
Hire date
2007-10-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
63208
Employee ID
44048

At Fire Department (155), Jason Pickett serves as a Fire Lieutenant. Hired in 2007, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2013 pay totaled $69,036.

Janiqua Tildon

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2018 total comp
$66,639
Base pay
$66,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,639
Hire date
2010-11-10

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
66310
Employee ID
122127

Janiqua Tildon works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (155). They have served since 2010 (about 8 years). Janiqua earned $66,639 in 2018.

Neil Spinelli

EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$66,075
Base pay
$66,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,075
Hire date
2003-01-15

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
57023
Employee ID
46587

Neil Spinelli holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (155). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 10 years. In 2013, their total compensation was $66,075.

Jonathan Noble

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2016 total comp
$65,874
Base pay
$65,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,874
Hire date
2011-03-30

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
64365
Employee ID
91840

Jonathan Noble holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (155). They have served since 2011 (about 5 years). In 2016, their total compensation was $65,874.

Justin Higley

EMT Firefighter/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$65,650
Base pay
$65,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,650
Hire date
2003-01-15

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
57023
Employee ID
38487

Justin Higley is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department (155). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 10 years. 2013 total compensation came to $65,650.

Daniel Mathe

Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department (155)

2013 total comp
$65,088
Base pay
$65,088
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,088
Hire date
2007-12-12

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
56709
Employee ID
41760

At Fire Department (155), Daniel Mathe serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Hired in 2007, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2013 pay totaled $65,088.

Richard Klocko

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (155)

2016 total comp
$62,532
Base pay
$62,532
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,532
Hire date
2010-11-10

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
64365
Employee ID
89751

Richard Klocko is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (155). Hired in 2010, they have about 6 years of service. 2016 total compensation came to $62,532.