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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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Hartsock serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $104,786.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Hector R Rodriguez holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,782.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Shedlock holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 11 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $104,774.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Theresa Lavalley holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $104,668.
HR Business Partner/Fire Department
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Brandi Richmond is a HR Business Partner at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. 2021 total compensation came to $104,668.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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David Zyla is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,658.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan T Murphy holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $104,647.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tremaine Lusean Dawkins works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Tremaine earned $104,645 in 2025.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Neil Holmes is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,637.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Eid is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $104,634.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Donald Wright is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). 2023 total compensation came to $104,616.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth J Hawkins holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $104,555.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Avery Thurman is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 20 years. 2023 total compensation came to $104,544.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Perry Johnson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2000, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $104,508.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Fischer is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,491.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Eugene Mccullough is a Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $104,489.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Devaughn Maddox is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). 2021 total compensation came to $104,458.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lauren Conner serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 2015 (about 8 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $104,457.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Danna N Claiborne holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $104,456.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rachel Emge serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $104,445.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian T Walker holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $104,444.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Ferruzzi holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $104,440.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dominick Fertitta works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Dominick earned $104,414 in 2021.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Peth is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,409.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Dirusso holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $104,407.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Dirusso is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). 2021 total compensation came to $104,393.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan King serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $104,392.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Kowalewski serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1981 (about 33 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $104,391.
Na/Fire Department
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Joseph Thurlow works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 30 years. Joseph earned $104,389 in 2023.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Scarboro serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $104,375.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Cory Walters is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $104,361.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shawn K Miller works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Shawn earned $104,350 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Stephen Karas is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $104,318.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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James Main works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. James earned $104,290 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brenden Semigran is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $104,262.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Dean Thompson holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $104,261.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Whitman is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $104,256.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory Matysek serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $104,235.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Matthew Fifer is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). 2023 total compensation came to $104,218.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Douglas Peth serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 11 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $104,200.