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 Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Terry holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $120,106.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Duane Brown serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2009 (about 14 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $120,092.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Arnold Dunham is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $120,089.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Derrick Manning works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. Derrick earned $120,070 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nathaniel Thomas works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Nathaniel earned $120,061 in 2024.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Knatz holds the role of 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $120,050.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Comotto holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $120,007.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Shawn Belton is a Fire Command Staff II at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $120,000.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Christopher Jackson holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $119,992.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Christopher Caisse is a Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 18 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $119,977.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Neil M Holmes works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Neil earned $119,933 in 2025.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Blackwell serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $119,848.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Ryan Fleming works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). Ryan earned $119,848 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus C Melvin works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Marcus earned $119,833 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Connelly is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $119,832.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron L Gillis serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,830.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin B Larmore holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $119,811.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Biermann serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $119,745.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Patricia Neal holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $119,703.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Lawrence F Smart is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $119,680.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bradley C Bonovich serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,665.
Na/Fire Department
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Carl Chapman is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 24 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $119,638.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert R Mullin serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,627.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Billy Brown holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $119,572.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Virginia Eckard works as a Fire Command Staff II for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 9 years). Virginia earned $119,559 in 2014.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Marybeth Shaffer works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Marybeth earned $119,536 in 2025.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Roth holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $119,494.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Matthew L Hernandez works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Matthew earned $119,460 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Stash Wisniewski is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). 2021 total compensation came to $119,441.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron S Birenbaum serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,404.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Connelly serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,389.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Howard Mccauley works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Howard earned $119,386 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dion Jackson serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $119,358.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Scott Novack works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Scott earned $119,356 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gary Bellegarde serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2015, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,340.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert C Friedman serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $119,332.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael A N Nelson holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $119,326.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Arnold holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $119,321.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Green works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. Robert earned $119,316 in 2023.
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Payroll for Robert Smith (Fire Pump Operator Suppression, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $119,303 in 2021.