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 Nrp/Fire Department
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Prudence Torres works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Prudence earned $118,502 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Redd works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Donald earned $118,497 in 2025.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Darrin Danner holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $118,492.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Mark Bielecki is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $118,462.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Robert Wright works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Robert earned $118,462 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Devonte Weaver holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $118,452.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Stasko is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $118,441.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen F Karas works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. Stephen earned $118,423 in 2025.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Donyea Ennals is a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $118,410.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anthony Jefferson works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Anthony earned $118,405 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael L Nickerson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. Michael earned $118,399 in 2025.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Anthony Czepik is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 1973 (about 41 years). 2014 total compensation came to $118,397.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Clark R Deems serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,393.
Fire Captain, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mya Mcconnell serves as a Fire Captain, Als. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $118,378.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Percy L Neaves is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. 2025 total compensation came to $118,332.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Darby is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). 2021 total compensation came to $118,313.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Timothy Quinn works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 6 years of service. Timothy earned $118,305 in 2022.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Smith works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Christopher earned $118,303 in 2021.
911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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Mrs. Rosalind D Mwaura is a 911 Operator Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $118,299.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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Ronald Bezeredi holds the role of Marine Engineer Fire Department at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $118,267.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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David R Dell is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $118,252.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Stewart works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Anthony earned $118,148 in 2024.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Elizabeth R Fold holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,131.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Erik Ryan is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. 2021 total compensation came to $118,127.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Khalilah Yancey serves as a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als. Hired in 2005, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $118,111.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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John Henderson is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $118,109.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandon S Allen serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,079.
N/A/Fire Department
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Stephen Cobo is a N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years). 2024 total compensation came to $118,077.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Timothy Sinnott holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,064.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel P Thomas holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,058.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Heidel is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $118,029.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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John Burke holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 32 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,023.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Hogan serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 11 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $118,018.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Mcneill holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $117,978.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Smearman holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $117,950.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Arthur Washington is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $117,878.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Noah works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. John earned $117,826 in 2023.
Na/Fire Department
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Brian Bowers is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. 2023 total compensation came to $117,822.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frank Thomas serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $117,787.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kristian Short 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 $117,760.