City of Baltimore / Fire Department (157)
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The Fire Department (157) 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 $89,789; the highest distinct record was $124,972.
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 ($89,789) — 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 $108,658 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $69,907. 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 — | 21 — | $67,633 — |
| 2015 | $1.4M ▼ 0.4% | 18 ▼ 14.3% | $77,473 ▲ 14.5% |
| 2016 | $1.4M ▲ 2.1% | 19 ▲ 5.6% | $76,314 ▼ 1.5% |
| 2017 | $1.4M ▼ 3.9% | 16 ▼ 15.8% | $83,617 ▲ 9.6% |
| 2018 | $1.3M ▼ 5.7% | 15 ▼ 6.3% | $84,562 ▲ 1.1% |
| 2019 | $1.8M ▲ 37.0% | 20 ▲ 33.3% | $88,624 ▲ 4.8% |
| 2020 | $1.8M ±0% | 20 ±0% | $89,789 ▲ 1.3% |
Record list
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Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Gary Frease holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (157). They have served since 1990 (about 28 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $97,806.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Gary Frease holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (157). Hired in 1990, they have about 27 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $95,766.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Kimberly Bruzdzinski works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (157). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 13 years. Kimberly earned $95,507 in 2020.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (157)
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Amy Smith holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (157). They have served since 2006 (about 11 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $95,075.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (157)
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Anthony Shockney is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department (157). Their tenure dates to 1990, about 26 years. 2016 total compensation came to $94,816.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Gregory Leftwich works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (157). Hired in 2008, they have about 12 years of service. Gregory earned $93,558 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (157)
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Louis Mcclain works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (157). They have served since 1984 (about 29 years). Louis earned $93,552 in 2013.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Louis Mcclain holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (157). They have served since 1984 (about 32 years). In 2016, their total compensation was $91,966.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (157)
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Christopher Jackson works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department (157). Hired in 2004, they have about 15 years of service. Christopher earned $91,856 in 2019.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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David Kraft holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (157). Hired in 1984, they have about 36 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $91,597.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (157)
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Amy Smith holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (157). They have served since 2006 (about 14 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $90,473.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department (157)
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At Fire Department (157), Anthony Shockney serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als. Hired in 1990, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2013 pay totaled $89,730.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (157)
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Brian Runge is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (157). They have served since 2006 (about 14 years). 2020 total compensation came to $89,105.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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At Fire Department (157), Randolph Williams serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 9 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $89,065.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (157)
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Paul Butrim holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department (157). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 12 years. In 2017, their total compensation was $88,252.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Joseph Krueger works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department (157). Their tenure dates to 1996, about 20 years. Joseph earned $86,219 in 2016.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Franklin Burgess is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (157). They have served since 2007 (about 11 years). 2018 total compensation came to $85,835.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Jeffrey Calafiore Sr works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department (157). Hired in 1993, they have about 27 years of service. Jeffrey earned $85,413 in 2020.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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At Fire Department (157), Charles Trimper serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 33 years. Their 2017 pay totaled $84,053.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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At Fire Department (157), Joseph Moore Jr serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 27 years). Their 2017 pay totaled $83,181.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Randy Iman holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department (157). They have served since 1990 (about 28 years). In 2018, their total compensation was $82,817.
Firefighter/Fire Department (157)
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Alvin Wilson holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department (157). Their tenure dates to 1984, about 29 years. In 2013, their total compensation was $80,369.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Kyle Johnson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (157). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 8 years. 2017 total compensation came to $80,247.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (157)
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Anthony George is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (157). Their tenure dates to 2015, about 5 years. 2020 total compensation came to $79,742.