City of Baltimore / Fire Department (156)
Agency file
The Fire Department (156) 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 $88,533; the highest distinct record was $124,153.
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 ($88,533) — 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 $116,271 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $75,592. 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 | $1.4M — | 20 — | $70,443 — |
| 2015 | $1.4M ▼ 0.9% | 17 ▼ 15.0% | $79,715 ▲ 13.2% |
| 2016 | $1.3M ▼ 2.5% | 17 ±0% | $74,526 ▼ 6.5% |
| 2017 | $1.6M ▲ 17.2% | 18 ▲ 5.9% | $86,081 ▲ 15.5% |
| 2018 | $1.8M ▲ 11.2% | 20 ▲ 11.1% | $86,797 ▲ 0.8% |
| 2019 | $1.7M ▼ 2.9% | 18 ▼ 10.0% | $88,546 ▲ 2.0% |
| 2020 | $1.9M ▲ 10.2% | 20 ▲ 11.1% | $88,533 ±0% |
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Record list
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Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (156)
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Lacoya Mitz holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (156). They have served since 2002 (about 18 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $112,002.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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John Thomas is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (156). Hired in 1983, they have about 35 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $106,044.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (156)
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Scott Garrett holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department (156). Their tenure dates to 1997, about 21 years. In 2018, their total compensation was $104,089.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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Peter Swann holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (156). They have served since 1990 (about 27 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $101,139.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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Rasoolullah Brother is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (156). They have served since 1999 (about 21 years). 2020 total compensation came to $99,907.
Fire Captain/Fire Department (156)
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Steve La Hatte holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department (156). Their tenure dates to 1984, about 29 years. In 2013, their total compensation was $99,844.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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Arnold Dunham is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (156). Hired in 1993, they have about 27 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $99,220.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (156)
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At Fire Department (156), Daniel Edwards serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. They have served since 2006 (about 12 years). Their 2018 pay totaled $97,398.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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Devonte Weaver works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (156). They have served since 2011 (about 9 years). Devonte earned $95,482 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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John Thomas works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (156). Their tenure dates to 1983, about 34 years. John earned $94,002 in 2017.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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Ronald Gunthrop holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (156). They have served since 1990 (about 28 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $92,806.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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Mark Dwarte works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department (156). They have served since 2007 (about 13 years). Mark earned $89,467 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (156)
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Daniel Edwards is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department (156). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 11 years. 2017 total compensation came to $88,750.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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William Taylor Iv is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (156). They have served since 2009 (about 10 years). 2019 total compensation came to $88,374.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (156)
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At Fire Department (156), Lamont Clark Ii serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 14 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $87,713.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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Stephen Dulin works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department (156). Hired in 1995, they have about 25 years of service. Stephen earned $87,599 in 2020.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (156)
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Diane Way is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (156). Their tenure dates to 1991, about 29 years. 2020 total compensation came to $87,568.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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At Fire Department (156), William Taylor serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 11 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $86,978.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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Thomas Nosek is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (156). Hired in 1989, they have about 26 years of service. 2015 total compensation came to $85,565.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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At Fire Department (156), Bruce Heddinger serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 27 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $85,411.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (156)
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Dean Toskes is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (156). Hired in 1987, they have about 31 years of service. 2018 total compensation came to $85,126.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (156)
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Thomas Nosek is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (156). They have served since 1989 (about 24 years). 2013 total compensation came to $84,736.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (156)
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Peter Swann works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (156). Hired in 1990, they have about 23 years of service. Peter earned $84,332 in 2013.