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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Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Shawn Stewart holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $100,915.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Cashion serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2005, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $100,880.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Becica holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $100,873.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Leslie T Howell holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,857.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kacey Merrill works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Kacey earned $100,855 in 2023.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Mullin is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $100,843.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Robert Roy Iii works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 10 years). Robert earned $100,836 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ian M Runkles serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $100,833.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Fischer is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 8 years. 2023 total compensation came to $100,832.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Donald Straughn holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $100,803.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Williams is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $100,778.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Lamartina serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,767.
41240 - Senior Fire Operation Aide Als/Fire Department
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Domonique Pryor works as a 41240 - Senior Fire Operation Aide Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Domonique earned $100,756 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Bennett works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 12 years. Brian earned $100,750 in 2022.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Crystal King is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $100,741.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Frank Snyder holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $100,732.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Suzanna Rakoski works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Suzanna earned $100,686 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Walter Jubb holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 40 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $100,685.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Barnes Jr serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $100,680.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Stephen Kehne holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $100,676.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Duvalle Johnson serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $100,664.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Ellsworth Brooks Jr works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 17 years of service. Ellsworth earned $100,646 in 2014.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Angel D Perez holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $100,624.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Shiloh serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $100,617.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Michael Wood is a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 6 years. 2022 total compensation came to $100,585.
N/A/Fire Department
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Gene Holland works as a N/A for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Gene earned $100,560 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nurideen I Muhammad serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,556.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle M Nye is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $100,516.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Lena Callahan holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,503.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Kelley Faulkner is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $100,496.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Jaida Smoot works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. Jaida earned $100,495 in 2023.
Na/Fire Department
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Efrem Keene works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 37 years). Efrem earned $100,494 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Mullin holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $100,483.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Hutchinson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Brian earned $100,421 in 2024.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Theresa Smith holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $100,408.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick G Dreer is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $100,402.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James A Murray serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,387.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kymberly Richardson is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $100,376.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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James R Miller holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,376.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Giles serves as a Na. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,358.