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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41244 - Fire Emergency Service Instru/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Stultz serves as a 41244 - Fire Emergency Service Instru. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 15 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $117,088.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Hartsock works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Jeffrey earned $117,088 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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William Hoffman works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 34 years. William earned $117,063 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marcus Martin serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $117,009.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rhonda Johnson serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $116,999.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Grady Jacks holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $116,991.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gaige Robinson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Gaige earned $116,978 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Amy Smith is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). 2021 total compensation came to $116,974.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Johnathan Lawrence Haug works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Johnathan earned $116,970 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dwayne Mullen works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Dwayne earned $116,964 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Dranbauer holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,939.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel N Miller holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,935.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Donshella Small works as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Donshella earned $116,899 in 2024.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott Cooney works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Scott earned $116,868 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Elliott Jones is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. 2021 total compensation came to $116,862.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth L Daughtry is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $116,854.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew White serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,851.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Simpkins holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,828.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Chantramony Hong is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 24 years). 2023 total compensation came to $116,827.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Benjamin Sauder works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Benjamin earned $116,815 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew R Morrison serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $116,806.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darren Dellanoce serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,788.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Derric Butta serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $116,779.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rudolph L Leonard serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $116,755.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Ennis D Acree holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,754.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Holland holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $116,754.
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 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $116,754.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Collin Hobbs is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $116,716.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Erinn Harris works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. Erinn earned $116,708 in 2023.
Na/Fire Department
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Anthony Cero is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 28 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $116,674.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Lichtenberg serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 16 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $116,642.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Huff is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). 2021 total compensation came to $116,618.
Operations Officer IV (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Jeneffer Haslam works as a Operations Officer IV (Non-Civil) for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Jeneffer earned $116,607 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Emery serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,542.
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Anthony Cate appears in Fire Department payroll as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression, with $116,537 reported in 2021 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Walter Jubb works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 37 years). Walter earned $116,491 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Battle Jr. works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. John earned $116,491 in 2025.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Shanntel Wilkins works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). Shanntel earned $116,490 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Ellis is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $116,466.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kristy Brinn serves as a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 20 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $116,455.