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Fire Department (226)

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

The Fire Department (226) 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 $83,569; the highest distinct record was $116,137.

Year
2020
Total payroll
$1.7M
Employees
20
Median total
$83,569
Highest record
$116,137

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 ($83,569) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$83,767 (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
$69,058
$75,278
$83,569
$90,640
$110,355

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $110,355 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $69,058. 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
$1.4M
23
$63,271
2015
$1.6M
9.1%
21
8.7%
$72,009
13.8%
2016
$1.5M
1.8%
21
±0%
$70,894
1.5%
2017
$1.6M
4.7%
20
4.8%
$78,180
10.3%
2018
$1.5M
6.5%
18
10.0%
$79,408
1.6%
2019
$1.5M
3.0%
20
11.1%
$82,188
3.5%
2020
$1.7M
8.7%
20
±0%
$83,569
1.7%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Stephen Cobo

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$116,137
Base pay
$116,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$116,137
Hire date
1987-07-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
94635
Employee ID
140599

Stephen Cobo holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (226). Hired in 1987, they have about 33 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $116,137.

Eric Samios Uy

Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$112,900
Base pay
$112,900
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,900
Hire date
1991-05-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
107227
Employee ID
150851

Eric Samios Uy is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department (226). Hired in 1991, they have about 29 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $112,900.

Avon Bryant

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$110,355
Base pay
$110,355
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$110,355
Hire date
1991-05-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
94635
Employee ID
139638

At Fire Department (226), Avon Bryant serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 29 years. Their 2020 pay totaled $110,355.

Stephen Cobo

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$104,350
Base pay
$104,350
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$104,350
Hire date
1987-07-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
92778
Employee ID
98874

Stephen Cobo is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (226). They have served since 1987 (about 30 years). 2017 total compensation came to $104,350.

Avon Bryant

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$98,774
Base pay
$98,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,774
Hire date
1991-05-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
92778
Employee ID
98136

Avon Bryant holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (226). They have served since 1991 (about 26 years). In 2017, their total compensation was $98,774.

Mark Dranbauer

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$95,574
Base pay
$95,574
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,574
Hire date
2002-01-07

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
83775
Employee ID
141893

Mark Dranbauer holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department (226). Hired in 2002, they have about 18 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $95,574.

Joseph Macatee

Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$95,553
Base pay
$95,553
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,553
Hire date
1990-03-26

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
83557
Employee ID
147166

Joseph Macatee is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department (226). Hired in 1990, they have about 30 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $95,553.

Eric Samios Uy

Fire Captain/Fire Department (226)

2013 total comp
$93,524
Base pay
$93,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,524
Hire date
1991-05-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
79420
Employee ID
45390

Eric Samios Uy works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department (226). Their tenure dates to 1991, about 22 years. Eric earned $93,524 in 2013.

Jason Stevens

Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$90,640
Base pay
$90,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,640
Hire date
2006-11-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
71937
Employee ID
152090

Jason Stevens works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department (226). They have served since 2006 (about 14 years). Jason earned $90,640 in 2020.

Ray Cline

Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$88,997
Base pay
$88,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,997
Hire date
2000-05-08

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
78763
Employee ID
140565

At Fire Department (226), Ray Cline serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 2000 (about 20 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $88,997.

Timothy Sinnott

Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$86,162
Base pay
$86,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,162
Hire date
2005-01-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
74346
Employee ID
151526

Timothy Sinnott is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (226). Hired in 2005, they have about 15 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $86,162.

Michael Nickerson

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$85,582
Base pay
$85,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,582
Hire date
1996-08-26

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
77012
Employee ID
148842

Michael Nickerson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (226). They have served since 1996 (about 24 years). 2020 total compensation came to $85,582.

John Lovelace

Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$85,099
Base pay
$85,099
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,099
Hire date
1999-02-16

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
73041
Employee ID
103929

John Lovelace holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department (226). Hired in 1999, they have about 18 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $85,099.

Mark Dranbauer

Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$84,926
Base pay
$84,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,926
Hire date
2002-01-07

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
82132
Employee ID
99885

Mark Dranbauer works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department (226). Hired in 2002, they have about 15 years of service. Mark earned $84,926 in 2017.

Timothy Theodoropoulos

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$84,671
Base pay
$84,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,671
Hire date
2011-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67636
Employee ID
152557

Timothy Theodoropoulos is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (226). They have served since 2011 (about 9 years). 2020 total compensation came to $84,671.

Daniel Biddison

Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$84,432
Base pay
$84,432
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,432
Hire date
2004-11-15

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69145
Employee ID
97415

Daniel Biddison is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (226). They have served since 2004 (about 13 years). 2017 total compensation came to $84,432.

Scott Cushing

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$82,467
Base pay
$82,467
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,467
Hire date
2016-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
65334
Employee ID
141194

At Fire Department (226), Scott Cushing serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2016, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $82,467.

Jacob Chaney

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$82,238
Base pay
$82,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,238
Hire date
2011-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67636
Employee ID
140321

At Fire Department (226), Jacob Chaney serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 9 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $82,238.

Keith Bridgeman

Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$80,729
Base pay
$80,729
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,729
Hire date
2005-09-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
71937
Employee ID
139195

Keith Bridgeman is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department (226). Hired in 2005, they have about 15 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $80,729.

Zachary Thompson

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2018 total comp
$80,429
Base pay
$80,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,429
Hire date
2011-03-30

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
66310
Employee ID
122101

Zachary Thompson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (226). They have served since 2011 (about 7 years). Zachary earned $80,429 in 2018.

Joseph Macatee

Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$80,015
Base pay
$80,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,015
Hire date
1990-03-26

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
80313
Employee ID
104023

At Fire Department (226), Joseph Macatee serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr. Hired in 1990, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2017 pay totaled $80,015.

Jason Stevens

Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$79,970
Base pay
$79,970
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,970
Hire date
2006-11-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69145
Employee ID
107898

Jason Stevens is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (226). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 11 years. 2017 total compensation came to $79,970.

Joseph Solecki

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2015 total comp
$78,820
Base pay
$78,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,820
Hire date
2011-03-30

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
62175
Employee ID
80364

Joseph Solecki works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (226). Hired in 2011, they have about 4 years of service. Joseph earned $78,820 in 2015.

Charles Mueller

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (226)

2013 total comp
$78,712
Base pay
$78,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,712
Hire date
1999-07-12

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
65398
Employee ID
42980

Charles Mueller holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (226). Hired in 1999, they have about 14 years of service. In 2013, their total compensation was $78,712.

Avon Bryant

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (226)

2013 total comp
$78,416
Base pay
$78,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,416
Hire date
1991-05-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
70091
Employee ID
32907

Avon Bryant is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department (226). They have served since 1991 (about 22 years). 2013 total compensation came to $78,416.

Ray Cline

Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$77,966
Base pay
$77,966
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,966
Hire date
2000-05-08

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
71097
Employee ID
98852

Ray Cline holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr at Fire Department (226). Hired in 2000, they have about 17 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $77,966.

Kevin Brown

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$77,438
Base pay
$77,438
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,438
Hire date
2014-10-15

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67636
Employee ID
139490

Kevin Brown works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (226). Their tenure dates to 2014, about 6 years. Kevin earned $77,438 in 2020.

Larry Gruzs

Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (226)

2013 total comp
$75,723
Base pay
$75,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,723
Hire date
1998-05-04

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67588
Employee ID
37602

Larry Gruzs works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department (226). Hired in 1998, they have about 15 years of service. Larry earned $75,723 in 2013.

Kurt Franz

Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$75,278
Base pay
$75,278
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,278
Hire date
2002-06-05

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
73969
Employee ID
142813

Kurt Franz holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department (226). Hired in 2002, they have about 18 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $75,278.

Jake Chaney

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2018 total comp
$74,726
Base pay
$74,726
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,726
Hire date
2011-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
66310
Employee ID
112210

Jake Chaney works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (226). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 7 years. Jake earned $74,726 in 2018.

John Lovelace

Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department (226)

2013 total comp
$74,103
Base pay
$74,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,103
Hire date
1999-02-16

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
59914
Employee ID
41296

At Fire Department (226), John Lovelace serves as a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als. They have served since 1999 (about 14 years). Their 2013 pay totaled $74,103.

Timothy Sinnott

Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$73,800
Base pay
$73,800
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,800
Hire date
2005-01-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69145
Employee ID
107452

Timothy Sinnott is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department (226). They have served since 2005 (about 12 years). 2017 total compensation came to $73,800.

Shane Nordvik

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$73,701
Base pay
$73,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,701
Hire date
2016-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
65334
Employee ID
148891

Shane Nordvik works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (226). Hired in 2016, they have about 4 years of service. Shane earned $73,701 in 2020.

Omar Robinson

Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (226)

2013 total comp
$71,964
Base pay
$71,964
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,964
Hire date
2006-03-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
56655
Employee ID
45048

At Fire Department (226), Omar Robinson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 7 years. Their 2013 pay totaled $71,964.

Keith Bridgeman

Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (226)

2017 total comp
$71,193
Base pay
$71,193
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,193
Hire date
2005-09-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69145
Employee ID
97823

At Fire Department (226), Keith Bridgeman serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. They have served since 2005 (about 12 years). Their 2017 pay totaled $71,193.

Daniel Biddison

Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department (226)

2013 total comp
$71,055
Base pay
$71,055
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,055
Hire date
2004-11-15

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
56655
Employee ID
31843

Daniel Biddison works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department (226). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 9 years. Daniel earned $71,055 in 2013.

Andrew Swab

Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$70,611
Base pay
$70,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,611
Hire date
2011-07-06

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69175
Employee ID
152296

Andrew Swab works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department (226). Their tenure dates to 2011, about 9 years. Andrew earned $70,611 in 2020.

Joseph Wilt

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2016 total comp
$69,505
Base pay
$69,505
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,505
Hire date
2011-03-30

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
64365
Employee ID
96143

At Fire Department (226), Joseph Wilt serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2016 pay totaled $69,505.

Adrian Golodolinski

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2020 total comp
$69,058
Base pay
$69,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,058
Hire date
2011-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67636
Employee ID
143334

Adrian Golodolinski is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department (226). They have served since 2011 (about 9 years). 2020 total compensation came to $69,058.

Patrick O'Connor

EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)

2018 total comp
$68,887
Base pay
$68,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,887
Hire date
2011-10-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
66310
Employee ID
119072

Patrick O'Connor works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department (226). They have served since 2011 (about 7 years). Patrick earned $68,887 in 2018.