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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Emergency Medical Supply Officer, Als/Fire Department
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Jerami Bennett works as a Emergency Medical Supply Officer, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). Jerami earned $126,940 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Gabriele works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. Kyle earned $126,937 in 2024.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Shaun Trunk holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $126,913.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Terry Horrocks is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 23 years. 2012 total compensation came to $126,881.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Cherry Bradley holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $126,876.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Hugh Jenkins serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $126,874.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan A Stasko holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,867.
34427 - Chief of Fiscal Services II/Fire Department
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James Fischer works as a 34427 - Chief of Fiscal Services II for Fire Department. Hired in 1981, they have about 43 years of service. James earned $126,814 in 2024.
41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services/Fire Department
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Shana Haughton works as a 41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). Shana earned $126,755 in 2023.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Samuel Mende works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Samuel earned $126,744 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Janiqua D Smith serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,735.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Francis M Janczak serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $126,705.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Whitehead works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Raymond earned $126,695 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Irvine works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). David earned $126,686 in 2023.
41254 - Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Natarsha Banks serves as a 41254 - Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,684.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Elliott is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 44 years). 2024 total compensation came to $126,676.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Hogan holds the role of 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $126,664.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Cathey is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $126,612.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Stern works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Raymond earned $126,465 in 2024.
Fire Operations Aide Supp/Fire Department
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Terrance Lewis holds the role of Fire Operations Aide Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $126,419.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy L Myers is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). 2025 total compensation came to $126,328.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Marquest Coleman holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $126,328.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Katrina A Hill works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Katrina earned $126,317 in 2025.
41239 - Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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Padraic Shea is a 41239 - Fire Captain Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 16 years. 2022 total compensation came to $126,299.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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George Jones is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 33 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $126,264.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Fields serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,241.
Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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Padraic Shea is a Fire Captain Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $126,198.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Haines serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 28 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $126,195.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Janet C Plunkett serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,193.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Darren S Dellanoce works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). Darren earned $126,178 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ray Cline serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,164.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Brooks works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Keith earned $126,137 in 2024.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Lake serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,131.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Andrew Heckrotte is a Marine Pilot at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. 2021 total compensation came to $126,120.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Cosenza is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $126,111.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Justin Seaman works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 15 years). Justin earned $126,088 in 2023.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Michele Chesterfield holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $126,086.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph E Lipka holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,077.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Neisser serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,976.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Franklin Burgess works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Franklin earned $125,957 in 2021.