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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62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Jennifer Gensiak works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 7 years. Jennifer earned $105,863 in 2023.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Alex Mui is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $105,858.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Danyelle Brown works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Danyelle earned $105,836 in 2024.
41264 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Johnathan Haug serves as a 41264 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,835.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin M King works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Justin earned $105,816 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Deon Fuller is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $105,787.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Holman works as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. Jeffrey earned $105,749 in 2023.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Corrigan serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,746.
41263 - Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Scott Barry holds the role of 41263 - Marine Pilot at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,739.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Carlos Rodriguez works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Carlos earned $105,733 in 2025.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Altieri is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $105,712.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Hector Rodriguez serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,707.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Matthew Coster works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Matthew earned $105,695 in 2021.
41263 - Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Stephen Mason is a 41263 - Marine Pilot at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $105,685.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Courtney Novak serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 2014 (about 8 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $105,670.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Timothy Myers is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $105,666.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Avery Thurman holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $105,662.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Tristan Tricarico works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Tristan earned $105,647 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Zachary J Immel is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $105,608.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Sheffield holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $105,599.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle R Compton holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,597.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mitchell Waters serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $105,590.
41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Roy Redd serves as a 41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,575.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Clarence Ross is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). 2021 total compensation came to $105,570.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Aimee Myers holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $105,564.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Joseph Macatee holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,564.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary Thompson serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $105,561.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Howard Mccauley serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $105,552.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Andrew Ordun holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $105,533.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan S Wright holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $105,516.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Joseph Thurlow works as a Marine Pilot for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). Joseph earned $105,485 in 2021.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Darius Fletcher is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $105,485.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Christina Jones is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $105,441.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Peter Henson serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $105,429.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Cooney serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $105,407.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph A Heinze is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $105,405.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Avery Thurman works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Avery earned $105,399 in 2024.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Isaiah Haney is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. 2023 total compensation came to $105,382.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Timothy Beal holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,378.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Michael Rudasill holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 14 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $105,367.