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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Bruce Heddinger is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $119,291.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Theodoropoulos is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. 2021 total compensation came to $119,276.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Scott holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $119,261.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Noah holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,243.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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James Green works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). James earned $119,223 in 2012.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Green holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,221.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Pangborn works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. Mark earned $119,218 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Stanley works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Jason earned $119,196 in 2021.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Adam Glassman is a Marine Pilot at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). 2021 total compensation came to $119,180.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Frank A Snyder is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $119,076.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Shockney serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,071.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Theresa Lavalley serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2015, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,069.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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James Mullen is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). 2021 total compensation came to $119,026.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel W Bloxom holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $119,019.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher L Matz works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Christopher earned $119,009 in 2025.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Katrina Hill holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $118,994.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Teneka Golson works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). Teneka earned $118,967 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Matthew Gulczynski holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 35 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $118,941.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Alex T Mui is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $118,880.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Adam L Polomski holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,878.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicole Lee is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. 2021 total compensation came to $118,874.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Michael Thorpe is a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. 2024 total compensation came to $118,789.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Thea King works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. Thea earned $118,784 in 2023.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Peter Henson holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 21 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $118,767.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Davis serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $118,749.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey A Hartsock holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $118,735.
Executive Level II/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Segal is a Executive Level II at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $118,676.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Brian Bowers holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $118,674.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Lelia Chaney is a Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 32 years. 2021 total compensation came to $118,628.
00088 - Operations Officer IV/Fire Department
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Elise Gillespie holds the role of 00088 - Operations Officer IV at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 3 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $118,621.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Kevin D Wiley works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Kevin earned $118,613 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Baker holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $118,598.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gene Price serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $118,595.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Riggin works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Justin earned $118,587 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Knight serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $118,557.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Elijah Martinez holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,546.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian C Ellis is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $118,541.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Ray Cline works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. Ray earned $118,540 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Bridgeman holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $118,536.
Na/Fire Department
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George Jones is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 34 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $118,530.