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 Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric S Aldenhoff serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $128,388.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Justin Seaman works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). Justin earned $128,354 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Leone works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 13 years of service. Jason earned $128,349 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bruce M Wilson is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $128,336.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Makayla Amos holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $128,297.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gabriel Meskel serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,270.
Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services/Fire Department
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Dennis Dawson works as a Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Dennis earned $128,262 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Molino serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $128,239.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kara Lukiewski serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $128,203.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Brian M Parks holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,189.
Senior Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Brewer serves as a Senior Fire Operations Aide. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $128,167.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jennie Lopez holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $128,156.
Staff Aide to the Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Roman Clark holds the role of Staff Aide to the Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1977 (about 37 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $128,147.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Kenya Johnson works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Kenya earned $128,122 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michele D Mccutchen is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $128,105.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandan Benns works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Brandan earned $128,076 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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William Jones holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $128,075.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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John Thursby is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $128,023.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Henrietta Lewis-Ott serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $128,004.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon L Johnson is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $127,963.
41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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Erica Wilson works as a 41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. Erica earned $127,961 in 2023.
Na/Fire Department
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Kenneth Jacobs works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). Kenneth earned $127,957 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jada Davis holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 7 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $127,950.
Fire Apparatus Officer Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gustav Siegel serves as a Fire Apparatus Officer Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $127,917.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Shedlock works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Michael earned $127,905 in 2024.
Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Holman works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Jeffrey earned $127,851 in 2025.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Mark J Bielecki holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $127,841.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Arnold Turner is a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 35 years. 2014 total compensation came to $127,839.
Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Raven L Rascoe works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Raven earned $127,831 in 2025.
41248 - Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Derrick Wilmering is a 41248 - Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 19 years). 2022 total compensation came to $127,807.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Joshua Shaffer works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Joshua earned $127,799 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Leggette serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $127,778.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory P Cremeans serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $127,763.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Joseph Bloom holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 21 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $127,758.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Heiler works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. Michael earned $127,753 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Cianferano holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $127,751.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyrone Robinson holds the role of 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $127,733.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department
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Thomas Kearney is a Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 29 years. 2021 total compensation came to $127,720.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Mark Ryan is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). 2024 total compensation came to $127,714.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Kris Floyd is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. 2021 total compensation came to $127,708.