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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Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Arnold Turner serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. Hired in 1979, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $106,396.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Spicer serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $106,389.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean P Davis serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $106,386.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Rebecca Smith works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Rebecca earned $106,383 in 2025.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Yvette Washington is a EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. 2014 total compensation came to $106,371.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Herbert Hughes serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1984, they have about 37 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $106,362.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Dwarte holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 15 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $106,334.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Benjamin Mucha holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,318.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Da'Leah Edwards serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $106,308.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ernest Coppage works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Ernest earned $106,306 in 2024.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Eric Q Gay works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Eric earned $106,300 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Johns serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $106,290.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Michael Mcardle holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 4 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,275.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Warehime serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1980, they have about 41 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $106,268.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyler M Burchett is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $106,265.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Clark Deems holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,257.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Keith Bridgeman holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $106,230.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Johns serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $106,215.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Erika K Duncan holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,201.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Mcdowell is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $106,185.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Thomas works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Douglas earned $106,171 in 2024.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, C Diehl serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $106,103.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Leslie Porter serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Records show a hire date of 79833600000. Their 2014 pay totaled $106,094.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Goucher is a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $106,085.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kristopher Ward holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $106,071.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Smothers serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $106,068.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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William Smythers works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). William earned $106,043 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Eric L Ross works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Eric earned $106,037 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerry Majette works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Jerry earned $106,028 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Knight is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. 2023 total compensation came to $106,028.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Cremeans works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. Gregory earned $106,024 in 2023.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Kelly works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Michael earned $106,005 in 2021.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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James Matz holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 18 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $105,975.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Armiger holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,962.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Omalley is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $105,928.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Robert Patterson holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $105,923.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Bloxom serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,920.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Avon Bryant holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 31 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $105,900.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Bernice Franchetti holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 40 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $105,882.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew D Pallante serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,880.