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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41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus Melvin is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $105,359.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Gregory Mccrimmon is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $105,325.
Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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David Couvillion holds the role of Fire Emergency Service Instru Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,324.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Evan C Magee holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,292.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Blake Wareheim is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 13 years. 2014 total compensation came to $105,286.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Williams holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $105,224.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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William Britcher is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). 2012 total compensation came to $105,191.
33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Watson serves as a 33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor. Hired in 1984, they have about 39 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $105,171.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Walter Scheuerman Iii is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $105,145.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Morrison holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,122.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Frank Hazzard holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $105,118.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Hubbe holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $105,118.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jamaal Ford holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $105,084.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ernest Coppage works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. Ernest earned $105,081 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kaitlyn Mcknight works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Kaitlyn earned $105,052 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Carl Bull is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 26 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $105,051.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Mekins serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $105,047.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Lee Morgan holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,045.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ceasar Medley holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $105,045.
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William Taylor appears in Fire Department payroll as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression, with $105,023 reported in 2021 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Larmore works as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Kevin earned $105,022 in 2024.
Fire Press Officer/Fire Department
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John Marsh holds the role of Fire Press Officer at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,000.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel P. Rosenthal works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Daniel earned $104,996 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Hudgins serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. Records show a hire date of 24710400000. Their 2012 pay totaled $104,985.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Luft is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $104,963.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Smith serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $104,960.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Owens works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Edward earned $104,958 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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William Hoffman holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 32 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $104,951.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Danna Claiborne holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $104,942.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Lashon Skinner is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. 2023 total compensation came to $104,932.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Stasko works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Bryan earned $104,920 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Anthony Cero is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $104,892.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Franklin is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,875.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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James Main works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. James earned $104,862 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Louis Lago works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. Louis earned $104,860 in 2012.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Harry Conway serves as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $104,846.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Mozette Timmons holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $104,820.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Ronald Johns is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $104,818.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Adam Polomski holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,815.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Christian Donley is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 12 years. 2022 total compensation came to $104,794.