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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Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Queen E Levere works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Queen earned $116,431 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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William Glascoe is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $116,431.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Lyons works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Michael earned $116,404 in 2024.
33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lakisha Hill serves as a 33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $116,338.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Rodney Holloman works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. Rodney earned $116,337 in 2021.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Waugh holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $116,327.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Ivy Brooks-Hailey works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Ivy earned $116,284 in 2024.
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Mark Dwarte is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. 2023 total compensation came to $116,279.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian W Rogers serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $116,273.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Runge works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). Brian earned $116,272 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Larry J Gray holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,268.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Edward Mcnair is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. 2023 total compensation came to $116,254.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Louis J Heffner is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $116,238.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Valecia Thompson is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $116,233.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jon Meadowcroft serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $116,229.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth C Johnson works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years). Kenneth earned $116,221 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Juan Wilson holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 11 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $116,217.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Gibson Sr serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1975, about 39 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $116,201.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyrone Morris works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. Tyrone earned $116,194 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Burnette is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $116,190.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Yolanda Dioses holds the role of 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,145.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jacob Nowakowski serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $116,132.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerry Wittmyer is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. 2024 total compensation came to $116,124.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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David Spicer is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 16 years). 2022 total compensation came to $116,122.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Franklin works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Charles earned $116,101 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Abdul-Rahmaan Waajid serves as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $116,084.
41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Lelia Chaney works as a 41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 33 years. Lelia earned $116,047 in 2022.
Na/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Schwing holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,031.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Mayfield holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,961.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kyle Stephens is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $115,961.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Shonte Adams is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $115,960.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Don Redd holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $115,954.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Marc Taylor is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). 2024 total compensation came to $115,938.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stanley Abler Ii serves as a Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $115,923.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Justin Kerr holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $115,887.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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James Cavasina is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). 2023 total compensation came to $115,887.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jaida Smoot is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $115,833.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kimberly Courtney serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $115,828.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mackenzie Thompson is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). 2024 total compensation came to $115,806.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Roy holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $115,806.