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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Mr. Dustin Michael Werner works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Mr. earned $110,047 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Lazzelle serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $110,013.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyler Olson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Tyler earned $109,997 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Steven Dorsey is a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $109,988.
41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Dommelen serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $109,983.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Lyons serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 13 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $109,980.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Charles Svehla holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 31 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $109,969.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Cordell serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $109,956.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Gillis works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Aaron earned $109,947 in 2024.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Benjamin Haynes is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). 2021 total compensation came to $109,945.
Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Farrar serves as a Fire Emergency Service Instru Als. They have served since 1987 (about 34 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $109,930.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Walter H Jubb serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,915.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Kennedy works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Kyle earned $109,885 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul J Stalnaker works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). Paul earned $109,863 in 2025.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Clarence Johnson Jr is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). 2014 total compensation came to $109,856.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Colleen Lull serves as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $109,853.
00089 - Operations Officer V/Fire Department
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Jamarr Rayne works as a 00089 - Operations Officer V for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Jamarr earned $109,839 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Safety & Risk/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tyuana Spencer serves as a Fire Lieutenant Safety & Risk. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $109,811.
N/A/Fire Department
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Keith Dewald holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $109,808.
N/A/Fire Department
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Kenneth Sanner works as a N/A for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Kenneth earned $109,806 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary Immel serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,804.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew M Steele works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Matthew earned $109,797 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Novack holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $109,772.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Buynak serves as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. Hired in 2012, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $109,707.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Ronald Brown Jr holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 32 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $109,681.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Reese Wingate Iii works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire Department. They have served since 1973 (about 39 years). Reese earned $109,677 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vincent Tyson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $109,673.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin M Riggin is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $109,643.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Johnson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 21 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $109,636.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Derek Muhly holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $109,597.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Franklin Hudak serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. Hired in 1982, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $109,575.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Omar Robinson works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Omar earned $109,569 in 2014.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Haag serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. Hired in 1982, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $109,545.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jon Sampson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Jon earned $109,541 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Mary Ben is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $109,518.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Christine M Powder is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $109,497.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christine Powder serves as a Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $109,495.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Kaisler serves as a Na. They have served since 1979 (about 44 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $109,472.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Robert Scott Jr works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire Department. Hired in 1979, they have about 33 years of service. Robert earned $109,471 in 2012.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Jordan Ashe works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years). Jordan earned $109,444 in 2025.