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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41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nathaniel Thomas serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2000, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,551.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Michael Price holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $107,543.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chad Hines serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $107,539.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Perry Johnson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). Perry earned $107,516 in 2025.
Marine Engineer Fire Department Als/Fire Department
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Keith Dewald works as a Marine Engineer Fire Department Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. Keith earned $107,506 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Gary Dachille holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,494.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Neil A Spinelli serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,481.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Friedman holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 21 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $107,480.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Elizabeth Fold is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $107,473.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua N Westervelt works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Joshua earned $107,472 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Williams works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. Christopher earned $107,467 in 2023.
911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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Victoria R Cromwell works as a 911 Lead Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Victoria earned $107,457 in 2025.
41301 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor Training Qa/Fire Department
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Brenda Renshaw holds the role of 41301 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor Training Qa at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $107,437.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Sean Toleson is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $107,425.
Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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John Kirkner Jr works as a Fire Emergency Service Instru Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). John earned $107,424 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Justin Riggin serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $107,394.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Drew Doiron holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $107,390.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Donyea Ennals is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. 2021 total compensation came to $107,375.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott Cushing is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $107,358.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Nosek holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 35 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $107,353.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Megan Elizabeth Henderson holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $107,341.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Dean Thompson works as a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 16 years. Dean earned $107,307 in 2022.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Jacobs holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $107,291.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Burke serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2002, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $107,278.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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C Coleman holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $107,277.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Duronte M Frederick works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Duronte earned $107,272 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Miciche holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $107,219.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen L Whitman works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Stephen earned $107,212 in 2025.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Kehne serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $107,210.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Knatz works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Bryan earned $107,185 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vincent R Tyson serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,174.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Waugh holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $107,145.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Henry Frazier serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1980, they have about 41 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $107,142.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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John David Lindbeck is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $107,135.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Knight serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $107,132.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Donte Andrews is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $107,124.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Carr is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). 2021 total compensation came to $107,124.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Hubbe serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 15 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $107,107.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Evan Magee works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Evan earned $107,090 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamaal Booker serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $107,088.