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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Janiqua Smith is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $111,245.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Lipka holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,233.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Mary E Ben works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Mary earned $111,229 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Arthur Washington serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $111,215.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Brooks works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. Keith earned $111,211 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Dixon serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $111,209.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Maurice Grant serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $111,204.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Julie Holbrook works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Julie earned $111,137 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Kromphold is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). 2024 total compensation came to $111,132.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Dennis Winterwerp works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 15 years. Dennis earned $111,129 in 2022.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Haki Ammi holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $111,128.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Vincent Bailey holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $111,120.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Thomas serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $111,118.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jaciariea Johnson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Jaciariea earned $111,098 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Dylan Baumgardner is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). 2021 total compensation came to $111,060.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Harbeson is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $111,057.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lawrence Goldberg serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. They have served since 1991 (about 21 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $111,038.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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David Carter works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). David earned $111,028 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Magali Uroza holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $110,995.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nathan P Meissner is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. 2025 total compensation came to $110,980.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Arthur Kirk is a Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. 2021 total compensation came to $110,975.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Brian Parks is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). 2021 total compensation came to $110,943.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Stephen Weigman is a Fire Command Staff II at Fire Department. Hired in 1975, they have about 37 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $110,916.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Eugene Jones holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 29 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $110,897.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Derek Taylor holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $110,893.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Morris works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. John earned $110,888 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Shaffer is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. 2021 total compensation came to $110,808.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Sterling Bailey works as a Fire Dispatch Supervisor for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. Sterling earned $110,793 in 2021.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Prudence Torres works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 18 years. Prudence earned $110,783 in 2023.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sherry Wagner serves as a Fire Dispatch Administrator. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $110,767.
Na/Fire Department
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John Blake is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $110,741.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Shanae Binyamin is a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $110,733.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Nettie Harris works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Nettie earned $110,719 in 2025.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Allen Russell works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. Allen earned $110,704 in 2023.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Stephen Maze holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $110,694.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Courtney Novak holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $110,664.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy R Curran serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $110,658.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Dillon Rinaldo is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. 2023 total compensation came to $110,649.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Stern works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Raymond earned $110,633 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Kimberly Courtney works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Kimberly earned $110,632 in 2021.