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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Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Charles Browning holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1728, about 284 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $109,435.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Kelly is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 9 years. 2023 total compensation came to $109,422.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David A Edwards serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $109,417.
Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Douglas Hipp Sr serves as a Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $109,410.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Nelson works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Gregory earned $109,389 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Robert Scott Jr works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1979 (about 35 years). Robert earned $109,389 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Leonard Manz works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Leonard earned $109,378 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Noah Shin works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Noah earned $109,364 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jada Davis works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Jada earned $109,339 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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William Thomas is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 23 years). 2023 total compensation came to $109,338.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Wright serves as a 911 Operator. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $109,330.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Keonah Mccullough holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $109,301.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kyle Bowers is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). 2023 total compensation came to $109,298.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael V Hiebler is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. 2025 total compensation came to $109,278.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Rider serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $109,266.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Nickerson serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $109,260.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Carl Pasquali works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. Carl earned $109,252 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Noah D Shin serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $109,250.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerrod Richardson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Jerrod earned $109,238 in 2021.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Dante Stewart holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 22 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $109,234.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Miller is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $109,211.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael A Reed works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Michael earned $109,210 in 2025.
41229 - Fire Operations Aide Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Hurst serves as a 41229 - Fire Operations Aide Supp. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $109,194.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Allen Russell is a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $109,193.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Lovie Millsap holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $109,190.
Fire Emergency Service Instru/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Dickinson serves as a Fire Emergency Service Instru. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $109,171.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Remeikis serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $109,160.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Smith is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $109,156.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Devaughn Maddox is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $109,153.
911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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Raven L Williams holds the role of 911 Operator Supervisor at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $109,151.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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David Zepp is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $109,116.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne Felix holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $109,101.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen A Mcdaniel works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Stephen earned $109,092 in 2025.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Sedonia Tilley works as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Sedonia earned $109,056 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darrell Oliver holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $109,048.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus Cartledge works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Marcus earned $108,965 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott M Homan works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Scott earned $108,908 in 2025.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Henrietta Lewis-Ott works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 25 years. Henrietta earned $108,902 in 2023.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Young works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 49 years. Charles earned $108,900 in 2022.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, George R Bloxom serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,900.