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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41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Christopher Jackson works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 18 years). Christopher earned $103,168 in 2022.
Fire Operations Aide Supp/Fire Department
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William Harris works as a Fire Operations Aide Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 36 years). William earned $103,154 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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Marv Johnson works as a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service for Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 32 years). Marv earned $103,126 in 2014.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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George Bloxom holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $103,120.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Michele Mccutchen holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 24 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $103,117.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Efrem Keene works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 35 years. Efrem earned $103,117 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew B Coster works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Matthew earned $103,113 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Walker is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). 2024 total compensation came to $103,106.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Little serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $103,088.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Thomas A Scovens works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Thomas earned $103,059 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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David Kraft holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 37 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $103,050.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Charles L Uttenreither holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,050.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Noble is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. 2024 total compensation came to $103,025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael M Jackson holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,022.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin M Strozykowski serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $103,013.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Juan 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 $103,000.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon C Mattox holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $102,965.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Shanntel Wilkins holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $102,959.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Cory Walters is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $102,952.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Shane Nordvik holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,952.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Glenn Maldeis is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. 2021 total compensation came to $102,942.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bruce Lopez serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $102,935.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Lakisha S Davis works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. Lakisha earned $102,897 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Danyelle Brown works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Danyelle earned $102,884 in 2021.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Luke Thomas-Azud works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Luke earned $102,871 in 2023.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Joseph Mcnulty is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 21 years). 2022 total compensation came to $102,860.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Nathan Meissner is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $102,820.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dustin Werner works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Dustin earned $102,794 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Herbert C Gilliam serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $102,792.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Warren Womack is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $102,776.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Kyle Lovell works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. Kyle earned $102,733 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua F Taylor serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $102,695.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shannon Wright holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $102,693.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Erik Ryan works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 8 years). Erik earned $102,690 in 2022.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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James E Kusner holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,686.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frank Deems Iii serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $102,649.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Meredith Brothers holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $102,643.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Adam Freet holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,639.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donshella T Small serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,625.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Johnson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Brandon earned $102,580 in 2021.