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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41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Griffith is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $112,247.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Joe Wade holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 31 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $112,243.
Na/Fire Department
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Dale Evans works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. Dale earned $112,241 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Timothy Ferguson is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $112,204.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Donahue serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,201.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Frederick Ruff Iv is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $112,196.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kathleen Coleman serves as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,186.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Geoff Sanders serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $112,176.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Avery L Thurman works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Avery earned $112,152 in 2025.
34425 - Fiscal Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ed Goode serves as a 34425 - Fiscal Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,136.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Robert Roy holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $112,133.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Gulczynski serves as a Na. Hired in 1986, they have about 36 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $112,122.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian E Hutchinson holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,122.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Sean Charles Reilly works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. Sean earned $112,103 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rasoolullah Brother serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $112,098.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brenden G Semigran is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $112,091.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Randall Mcelyea is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). 2021 total compensation came to $112,078.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Lynn serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $112,038.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Michael Willie holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $112,023.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kenneth May is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. 2021 total compensation came to $112,010.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Trevon Johnson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $112,004.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Danaye Roles holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,991.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jason Gullion works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). Jason earned $111,971 in 2023.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Johnson works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). Kenneth earned $111,965 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert M Messoria holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,959.
Fire Emergency Service Instru/Fire Department
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Steven Stultz is a Fire Emergency Service Instru at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $111,942.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua A Wodka holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,935.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Idris Chester 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 $111,919.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Blanding works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. Charles earned $111,880 in 2021.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Cherry Bradley holds the role of 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,878.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Larry Kearns holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,867.
41263 - Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Andrew Heckrotte works as a 41263 - Marine Pilot for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 31 years. Andrew earned $111,860 in 2022.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Stephen Macas works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 29 years. Stephen earned $111,855 in 2021.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Julie C Holbrook holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,841.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Grice works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 13 years. Joshua earned $111,832 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Vaughn Kaszak works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). Vaughn earned $111,824 in 2021.
N/A/Fire Department
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Robert Harper holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $111,800.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Princess Logan is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $111,795.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wayne Felix serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $111,792.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne Felix is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $111,774.