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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41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Ennis Acree is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). 2023 total compensation came to $99,907.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jacob Chaney holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $99,904.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Lakisha Davis works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Lakisha earned $99,903 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Lance Christopher Grannas works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Lance earned $99,896 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bradley Bonovich holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $99,881.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam Freet serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,876.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Justin Harbeson works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. Justin earned $99,874 in 2021.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Francis Janczak serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $99,845.
N/A/Fire Department
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Timothy Ferguson holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $99,796.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Mathew Lilli works as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Mathew earned $99,793 in 2021.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Raynette Givens holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,791.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Karas serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $99,765.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam Freet serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $99,763.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher J Hudson works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Christopher earned $99,757 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Earl L Boston holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,753.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony J George works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Anthony earned $99,746 in 2025.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Ennis serves as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $99,736.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vincent Blake Iii serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $99,703.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Malik Duff serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,695.
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Payroll for David Brown (Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $99,691 in 2021.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Dominic Fiaschetti Jr holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $99,661.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jillian Rasnick is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $99,647.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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James Payne is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $99,636.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jothuel D Mejia holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,623.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Mcmaster serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2015, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $99,616.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kathleen Coleman serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $99,609.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Sheppard serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,604.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Merritt works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). Matthew earned $99,583 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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David A Ryan is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $99,573.
41229 - Fire Operations Aide, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Mcnair works as a 41229 - Fire Operations Aide, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Brandon earned $99,568 in 2024.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Richard Boblitz holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 29 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $99,539.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Troy Redd is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. 2014 total compensation came to $99,528.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Murray is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). 2021 total compensation came to $99,523.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Cridlin is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $99,509.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Earl Taft holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $99,455.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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John Henderson is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $99,438.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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Paul Addicks works as a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service for Fire Department. Hired in 1975, they have about 39 years of service. Paul earned $99,436 in 2014.
911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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Daniel Watson holds the role of 911 Operator Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 37 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $99,421.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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Mark Platek is a Fire Dispatch Administrator at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $99,413.
911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kimberly A Jenkins serves as a 911 Lead Operator. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,410.