City of Baltimore / Fire Department (226)
Agency file
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.
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 ($83,569) — 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 $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).
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 — | 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
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Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (226)
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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.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department (226)
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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.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (226)
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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.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)
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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.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department (226)
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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.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department (226)
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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.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department (226)
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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.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department (226)
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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.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department (226)
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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.