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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Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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James Bagley is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 12 years. 2014 total compensation came to $107,070.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Efrem Keene holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 36 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $107,062.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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William Britcher holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 29 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $107,032.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Jackson is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. 2025 total compensation came to $107,013.
Na/Fire Department
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Timothy Poole works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 29 years. Timothy earned $107,007 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Samuel Mende serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $106,996.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Pfoutz holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $106,981.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Uhlhorn serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,946.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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John Malone works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. John earned $106,945 in 2021.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Cherry Bradley is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. 2021 total compensation came to $106,939.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Timothy Myers 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 $106,929.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Nakishia Lisbon holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $106,915.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Joseph Stromberg works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Nicholas earned $106,904 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Chad Hines is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). 2021 total compensation came to $106,831.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Kenneth Hoffman works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Kenneth earned $106,828 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Jason Stevens is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $106,823.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Montella serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,821.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steve Reeder holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,807.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Matthew Dimick works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. Matthew earned $106,763 in 2023.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Stephen Canter holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1974 (about 38 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $106,754.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, April Anderson serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,753.
Na/Fire Department
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Eric Wieciech works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. Eric earned $106,721 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Mcmaster works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). John earned $106,711 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Lipka works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 26 years. Joseph earned $106,647 in 2023.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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David Lunsford is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 11 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $106,631.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark E Beil holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $106,628.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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David Edwards holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $106,622.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Kayla Cridlin works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 6 years). Kayla earned $106,608 in 2022.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Mark Ruff holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $106,607.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Jarboe holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 29 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $106,553.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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James Dieter holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1978 (about 45 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $106,544.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Mccartney serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $106,515.
Na/Fire Department
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William Jasper holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $106,508.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jason Stevens holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,507.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Odle holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,488.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shawn Little is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). 2024 total compensation came to $106,482.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kayode Montgomery works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Kayode earned $106,480 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kristian Short is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $106,471.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Cremeans works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). Gregory earned $106,466 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Hartsock works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Jeffrey earned $106,412 in 2021.