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Fire Department (461)

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

The Fire Department (461) provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2020, this agency had 53 employees with median total compensation of $85,187; the highest distinct record was $166,688.

Year
2020
Total payroll
$4.5M
Employees
53
Median total
$85,187
Highest record
$166,688

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 53 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($85,187) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$84,142 (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
$46,348
$65,497
$85,187
$100,065
$122,712

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $122,712 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $46,348. 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 5 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2016
$3.3M
45
$77,417
2017
$3.6M
9.8%
46
2.2%
$81,207
4.9%
2018
$3.8M
4.6%
46
±0%
$84,253
3.8%
2019
$4M
6.2%
47
2.2%
$86,591
2.8%
2020
$4.5M
11.9%
53
12.8%
$85,187
1.6%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Aimee Myers

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$99,126
Base pay
$99,126
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,126
Hire date
2015-09-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
70698
Employee ID
148659

Aimee Myers works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department (461). Hired in 2015, they have about 5 years of service. Aimee earned $99,126 in 2020.

Michael Duany

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$97,211
Base pay
$97,211
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,211
Hire date
2001-03-28

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
75054
Employee ID
141916

Michael Duany holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). They have served since 2001 (about 19 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $97,211.

Kara Lukiewski

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$96,206
Base pay
$96,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,206
Hire date
2003-01-15

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
75054
Employee ID
147103

Kara Lukiewski is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). They have served since 2003 (about 17 years). 2020 total compensation came to $96,206.

Billie Davidson

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$94,768
Base pay
$94,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,768
Hire date
1999-02-16

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
79919
Employee ID
141309

At Fire Department (461), Billie Davidson serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 1999 (about 21 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $94,768.

Blake Wareheim

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2017 total comp
$94,251
Base pay
$94,251
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,251
Hire date
2001-03-28

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
75226
Employee ID
108951

Blake Wareheim holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department (461). Hired in 2001, they have about 16 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $94,251.

Robert Chich

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$93,369
Base pay
$93,369
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,369
Hire date
2004-12-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
75054
Employee ID
140404

Robert Chich works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department (461). They have served since 2004 (about 16 years). Robert earned $93,369 in 2020.

Julie Holbrook

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2019 total comp
$93,322
Base pay
$93,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,322
Hire date
2014-08-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
73193
Employee ID
129429

At Fire Department (461), Julie Holbrook serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. They have served since 2014 (about 5 years). Their 2019 pay totaled $93,322.

Robert Riley Jr

Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2017 total comp
$91,257
Base pay
$91,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,257
Hire date
2001-01-17

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
80938
Employee ID
106506

Robert Riley Jr holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department (461). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 16 years. In 2017, their total compensation was $91,257.

Lauren Conner

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$90,554
Base pay
$90,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$90,554
Hire date
2015-06-03

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
73193
Employee ID
140776

Lauren Conner works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department (461). Their tenure dates to 2015, about 5 years. Lauren earned $90,554 in 2020.

Christine Sorenson

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$89,972
Base pay
$89,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,972
Hire date
1996-10-28

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
83338
Employee ID
151893

Christine Sorenson holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department (461). Hired in 1996, they have about 24 years of service. In 2020, their total compensation was $89,972.

Alexis Ptak

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$89,920
Base pay
$89,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,920
Hire date
2007-10-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
75729
Employee ID
149851

At Fire Department (461), Alexis Ptak serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2007, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $89,920.

Reginald Session Jr

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2019 total comp
$89,375
Base pay
$89,375
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,375
Hire date
2005-09-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72622
Employee ID
134667

At Fire Department (461), Reginald Session Jr serves as a Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 14 years. Their 2019 pay totaled $89,375.

Prudence Torres

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$88,934
Base pay
$88,934
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,934
Hire date
2005-01-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
78265
Employee ID
152871

At Fire Department (461), Prudence Torres serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2005, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $88,934.

Marcia Perry

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$88,187
Base pay
$88,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,187
Hire date
1999-07-12

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
79919
Employee ID
149475

Marcia Perry works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department (461). They have served since 1999 (about 21 years). Marcia earned $88,187 in 2020.

Towanda Byrd-Thompson

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$88,058
Base pay
$88,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,058
Hire date
2004-11-15

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
75054
Employee ID
139905

Towanda Byrd-Thompson is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). They have served since 2004 (about 16 years). 2020 total compensation came to $88,058.

Brenda Hardy Holloman

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2018 total comp
$86,667
Base pay
$86,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,667
Hire date
1988-10-29

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
83121
Employee ID
115200

At Fire Department (461), Brenda Hardy Holloman serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 1988, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2018 pay totaled $86,667.

Maria Murray

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$85,750
Base pay
$85,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,750
Hire date
2005-09-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
75729
Employee ID
148641

Maria Murray works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department (461). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 15 years. Maria earned $85,750 in 2020.

Theresa Lavalley

Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$85,187
Base pay
$85,187
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,187
Hire date
2015-09-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
49046
Employee ID
146595

At Fire Department (461), Theresa Lavalley serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2015 (about 5 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $85,187.

Jason Anderson

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$84,240
Base pay
$84,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,240
Hire date
2005-09-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72622
Employee ID
137823

Jason Anderson holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). They have served since 2005 (about 15 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $84,240.

Kevin Wiley

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2019 total comp
$83,969
Base pay
$83,969
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,969
Hire date
2005-01-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72622
Employee ID
136804

Kevin Wiley is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 14 years. 2019 total compensation came to $83,969.

Damian Winston

Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$83,287
Base pay
$83,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,287
Hire date
2008-08-18

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
49046
Employee ID
154295

Damian Winston is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department (461). Their tenure dates to 2008, about 12 years. 2020 total compensation came to $83,287.

Zakiayah Martin

Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$82,752
Base pay
$82,752
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,752
Hire date
2015-06-03

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
49046
Employee ID
147437

Zakiayah Martin works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department (461). Their tenure dates to 2015, about 5 years. Zakiayah earned $82,752 in 2020.

Stephen Kehne

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$82,730
Base pay
$82,730
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,730
Hire date
2001-01-17

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
78265
Employee ID
146132

Stephen Kehne works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department (461). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 19 years. Stephen earned $82,730 in 2020.

Misty Hyde

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2017 total comp
$81,422
Base pay
$81,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,422
Hire date
2005-09-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69802
Employee ID
102441

Misty Hyde holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). Hired in 2005, they have about 12 years of service. In 2017, their total compensation was $81,422.

Jessica Thomas

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$81,002
Base pay
$81,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,002
Hire date
2005-09-19

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72622
Employee ID
152613

Jessica Thomas works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department (461). They have served since 2005 (about 15 years). Jessica earned $81,002 in 2020.

Michele Dunphy

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$80,228
Base pay
$80,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,228
Hire date
2003-07-16

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
78265
Employee ID
141976

At Fire Department (461), Michele Dunphy serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. They have served since 2003 (about 17 years). Their 2020 pay totaled $80,228.

Jason Wright

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$79,549
Base pay
$79,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,549
Hire date
2006-11-13

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72622
Employee ID
154446

Jason Wright is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). Hired in 2006, they have about 14 years of service. 2020 total compensation came to $79,549.

Marybeth Shaffer

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$78,703
Base pay
$78,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,703
Hire date
2007-12-12

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72622
Employee ID
151238

Marybeth Shaffer is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). Their tenure dates to 2007, about 13 years. 2020 total compensation came to $78,703.

Amanda Kennedy

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$75,625
Base pay
$75,625
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,625
Hire date
2006-03-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
72622
Employee ID
146187

Amanda Kennedy holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). Their tenure dates to 2006, about 14 years. In 2020, their total compensation was $75,625.

Colleen Best

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$75,363
Base pay
$75,363
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,363
Hire date
2018-03-21

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
54344
Employee ID
138615

At Fire Department (461), Colleen Best serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2018, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2020 pay totaled $75,363.

Jaron Carter Sr.

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2017 total comp
$73,446
Base pay
$73,446
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,446
Hire date
2004-03-08

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
69802
Employee ID
98521

At Fire Department (461), Jaron Carter Sr. serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2004, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2017 pay totaled $73,446.

Luis Figueroa

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$71,898
Base pay
$71,898
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,898
Hire date
2014-08-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
70698
Employee ID
142534

Luis Figueroa works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department (461). Hired in 2014, they have about 6 years of service. Luis earned $71,898 in 2020.

Megan Monroe

Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department (461)

2020 total comp
$71,627
Base pay
$71,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,627
Hire date
2015-09-23

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
70698
Employee ID
148282

Megan Monroe holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department (461). They have served since 2015 (about 5 years). In 2020, their total compensation was $71,627.

Stanley Abler Ii

Paramedic Crt/Fire Department (461)

2016 total comp
$69,617
Base pay
$69,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,617
Hire date
2006-03-20

Source-specific fields

Agencyid
A64
Annualsalary
67749
Employee ID
82662

Stanley Abler Ii is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department (461). They have served since 2006 (about 10 years). 2016 total compensation came to $69,617.