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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62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jaida Smoot serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,812.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Allen Russell works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Allen earned $120,800 in 2024.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Richardson serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $120,786.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne Jones is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $120,762.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Maurer works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. Mark earned $120,747 in 2021.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Donte Curtis holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $120,734.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Biermann serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1990, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,727.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alexander J Mcjilton holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,715.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kimberly Bruzdzinski serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,677.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel P Klett works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Daniel earned $120,674 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gary Dachille works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Gary earned $120,633 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chandon Floyd serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $120,615.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan R Noble works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Jonathan earned $120,605 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua J Drexler serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,593.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Amelia Hemsley serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $120,581.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Brown serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,578.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Aaron Simmons holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 26 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,542.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Khalilah Yancey works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Khalilah earned $120,539 in 2021.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als/Fire Department
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Erica Wilson works as a 41222 - Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 16 years of service. Erica earned $120,525 in 2022.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Rudolf Walter is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). 2023 total compensation came to $120,495.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Bullock is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $120,493.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Frank Hazzard holds the role of Fire Command Staff II at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 28 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $120,489.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Gary Toskes holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 36 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $120,477.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Thomas Altieri is a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $120,440.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Bennett serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2010, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,432.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Rumber serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $120,425.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas C Peth holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,420.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Simpkins holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $120,364.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Riddell serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $120,350.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Donald Wright works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Donald earned $120,310 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Elliott serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 41 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $120,308.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Eric Samios Uy works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. Eric earned $120,302 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Williams is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $120,288.
41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Hamilton serves as a 41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,282.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Sipes is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. 2021 total compensation came to $120,250.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Paul R Kron holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $120,248.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lamont Thompson serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,209.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert Friedman holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $120,205.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Rachel Morrison holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,196.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Kevin E Larkins holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,146.