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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Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rudolph Leonard serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $114,626.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Mccarthy works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Jeffrey earned $114,622 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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David Hahn holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $114,609.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raven Rascoe serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $114,597.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Jessica L Thomas is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). 2025 total compensation came to $114,587.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Parks serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,582.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Adrika Dashiell is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). 2021 total compensation came to $114,557.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jesse Patterson is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $114,553.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Jordan Hinton is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $114,540.
41232 - Fire Operations Aide Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Devrin Worsley serves as a 41232 - Fire Operations Aide Supp Als. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $114,532.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Stewart works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. Matthew earned $114,517 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jacob N Nowakowski serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,448.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michael Galliher works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 36 years of service. Michael earned $114,441 in 2023.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Lockett holds the role of 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,400.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan L Olaguer works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Ryan earned $114,376 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Brown holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $114,339.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michele Mccutchen holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,337.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Spina works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Brian earned $114,322 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle Johnson serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $114,311.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Morrow serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $114,296.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Mark Fritsch holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 8 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $114,274.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard J Clark holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,272.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Nakishia Lisbon is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. 2023 total compensation came to $114,270.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Christian Donley works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 4 years. Christian earned $114,228 in 2014.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony George holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,205.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert S Sheppard serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,191.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Daniel Benitez is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. 2023 total compensation came to $114,186.
41260 - Marine Engineer Fire Department Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Dewald serves as a 41260 - Marine Engineer Fire Department Als. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $114,171.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Eric Aldenhoff is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. 2024 total compensation came to $114,150.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Chelsea Maddox is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $114,115.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Stone works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Steven earned $114,110 in 2024.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Carnes serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $114,108.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lamont Ashlock serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1991 (about 31 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $114,093.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp/Fire Department
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Andrew Doyle holds the role of Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $114,088.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alexander Mcjilton holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $114,064.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Dominick Booth is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $114,063.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Thomas Tosh works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 19 years. Thomas earned $114,043 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Hudgins serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $114,034.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Hoisington is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $113,991.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Frank Farrell is a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 28 years. 2014 total compensation came to $113,990.