City of Baltimore / Fire Department (201)
Agency file
The Fire Department (201) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2020, this agency had 26 employees with median total compensation of $86,494; the highest distinct record was $139,831.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2020 total compensation is spread across the 26 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($86,494) — 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 $108,852 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $56,208. 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 | $1.5M — | 24 — | $61,146 — |
| 2015 | $1.4M ▼ 5.6% | 19 ▼ 20.8% | $70,498 ▲ 15.3% |
| 2016 | $1.4M ▲ 3.2% | 20 ▲ 5.3% | $70,157 ▼ 0.5% |
| 2017 | $1.5M ▲ 3.2% | 19 ▼ 5.0% | $76,014 ▲ 8.3% |
| 2018 | $1.5M ▼ 2.9% | 19 ±0% | $78,877 ▲ 3.8% |
| 2019 | $1.7M ▲ 19.1% | 24 ▲ 26.3% | $76,159 ▼ 3.4% |
| 2020 | $2.2M ▲ 28.7% | 26 ▲ 8.3% | $86,494 ▲ 13.6% |
Record list
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Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department (201)
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David Couvillion works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department (201). Hired in 2003, they have about 17 years of service. David earned $98,498 in 2020.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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Anthony Cianferano holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (201). Hired in 2011, they have about 9 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $97,563.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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At Fire Department (201), John Ellis serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 21 years. Their 2015 pay totaled $96,830.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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James Cavasina works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (201). They have served since 2004 (about 16 years). James earned $92,811 in 2020.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (201)
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Daniel Polanowski holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department (201). They have served since 1973 (about 47 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $90,611.
Fire Captain/Fire Department (201)
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At Fire Department (201), John Ellis serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 19 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $88,557.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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Anthony Cianferano Jr holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (201). Hired in 2011, they have about 8 years of service. In 2019, their total compensation was $88,493.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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Stephen Horchar Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (201). Hired in 1985, they have about 32 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $87,960.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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At Fire Department (201), Daniel Clarke serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 13 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $86,637.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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At Fire Department (201), Timothy Akers serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $86,537.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (201)
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At Fire Department (201), Michael Wood serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2005, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $86,451.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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At Fire Department (201), Nicholas Shaffer serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $85,566.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (201)
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Michael Wood holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (201). They have served since 2005 (about 12 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $84,139.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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Thomas Cate works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (201). Hired in 1998, they have about 19 years of service. Thomas earned $83,982 in 2017.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (201)
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Jacob Van Gelder works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department (201). Hired in 1998, they have about 18 years of service. Jacob earned $82,686 in 2016.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department (201)
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Brian Spina works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department (201). Hired in 2007, they have about 10 years of service. Brian earned $81,471 in 2017.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department (201)
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At Fire Department (201), Jason Scaggs serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 19 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $81,083.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (201)
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Del Holmes works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department (201). They have served since 1999 (about 14 years). Del earned $79,779 in 2013.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (201)
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Matthew Didomenico works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department (201). They have served since 2011 (about 6 years). Matthew earned $79,158 in 2017.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department (201)
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Michael Thorpe Jr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department (201). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 18 years. 2020 total compensation came to $78,515.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (201)
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Gregory Leftwich holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department (201). They have served since 2008 (about 11 years). In 2019, their total compensation was $77,790.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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Andrew Freiert holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (201). Hired in 2005, they have about 15 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $76,600.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (201)
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At Fire Department (201), Michael Shedlock serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 2011, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2017 pay totaled $76,233.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (201)
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Stephen Horchar Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (201). They have served since 1985 (about 28 years). Stephen earned $75,085 in 2013.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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Ryan Swartz works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (201). They have served since 2009 (about 11 years). Ryan earned $74,852 in 2020.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (201)
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Thomas Cate is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (201). Hired in 1998, they have about 15 years of service. 2013 total compensation came to $73,838.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (201)
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Mitchell Reynolds works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department (201). They have served since 2011 (about 6 years). Mitchell earned $73,488 in 2017.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department (201)
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At Fire Department (201), Jacob Van Gelder serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als. They have served since 1998 (about 15 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $70,327.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (201)
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Franklin Burgess is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (201). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 10 years. 2017 total compensation came to $69,534.