City of Baltimore / Fire Department
Agency file
The Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.
In 2025, this agency had 1,573 employees with median total compensation of $118,399; the highest distinct record was $377,136.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,573 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($118,399) — 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 $186,882 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $58,573. 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 8 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $100.7M — | 1,646 — | $61,793 — |
| 2012 | $113.7M ▲ 12.9% | 1,730 ▲ 5.1% | $65,478 ▲ 6.0% |
| 2014 | $121.1M ▲ 6.6% | 1,576 ▼ 8.9% | $74,326 ▲ 13.5% |
| 2021 | $167.9M ▲ 38.6% | 1,696 ▲ 7.6% | $95,967 ▲ 29.1% |
| 2022 | $167.1M ▼ 0.5% | 1,742 ▲ 2.7% | $95,115 ▼ 0.9% |
| 2023 | $175.5M ▲ 5.0% | 1,784 ▲ 2.4% | $98,904 ▲ 4.0% |
| 2024 | $188.2M ▲ 7.2% | 1,682 ▼ 5.7% | $111,077 ▲ 12.3% |
| 2025 | $191.2M ▲ 1.6% | 1,573 ▼ 6.5% | $118,399 ▲ 6.6% |
Record list
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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dominic Mack is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $108,054.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael J Ferruzzi holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $108,039.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Harry Wenger holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their hire date on record is 8208000000. In 2012, their total compensation was $108,020.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Griffith works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. Brian earned $107,999 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bruce Wilson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $107,974.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Richard Langford works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). Richard earned $107,974 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bryan Eldridge serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $107,968.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason B Scaggs serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $107,966.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Boblitz serves as a Na. Hired in 1992, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,961.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Marshall holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,952.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Lance Grannas is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $107,947.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Klett works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Daniel earned $107,944 in 2024.
Operations Officer II/Fire Department
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Jennifer Meleady works as a Operations Officer II for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Jennifer earned $107,943 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Williams serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $107,935.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dolphus Christian serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $107,934.
Na/Fire Department
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Kevin Hill works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 35 years). Kevin earned $107,931 in 2022.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Anthony Mcleod works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. Anthony earned $107,909 in 2021.
Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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Lawrence Dziwulski holds the role of Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 23 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $107,906.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Travis Curtis is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). 2021 total compensation came to $107,888.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Malik Habeebullah works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. Malik earned $107,872 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Thomas works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. Daniel earned $107,852 in 2021.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Browning serves as a N/A. Hired in 1728, they have about 296 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,848.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Vitak works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. Anthony earned $107,847 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Nicholas Green is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. 2021 total compensation came to $107,838.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Joseph Russo works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Joseph earned $107,814 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Nila Hurst is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. 2021 total compensation came to $107,805.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Meghan Dimick holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $107,800.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lena M Callahan serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,800.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Harvey Webster Iii serves as a Fire Captain. They have served since 1991 (about 23 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $107,793.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shonnie Thorpe serves as a EMT Fire Fighter. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $107,786.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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David M Tamburro works as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. David earned $107,785 in 2025.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shontrelle Flucas holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $107,746.
Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al/Fire Department
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Kevin Williams holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I,Al at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $107,740.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Mcardle is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $107,666.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Anthony Jefferson holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,644.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon A Lurry is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $107,626.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jermaine Boykins serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,589.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Becica is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $107,576.
Fire Supply Officer, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Harris serves as a Fire Supply Officer, Als. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $107,575.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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James K Middleton works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. James earned $107,556 in 2025.