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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Na/Fire Department
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Keith Freeman holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 32 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,261.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alex Mizurak serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $125,257.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Matthew Leak is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $125,236.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam R Freet serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,217.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen K Maze works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Stephen earned $125,211 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kenneth May works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. Kenneth earned $125,165 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alex Mcgee serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,154.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Donald B Wright works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Donald earned $125,110 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Dirusso works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Joseph earned $124,990 in 2021.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Ross Trovinger is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). 2024 total compensation came to $124,970.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Asher Leeder is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $124,961.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Maria P Ashley holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,947.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Blair is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 11 years. 2022 total compensation came to $124,946.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Britcher serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $124,945.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Green is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. 2021 total compensation came to $124,941.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Nine is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. 2024 total compensation came to $124,926.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Scott holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,925.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shane O Nordvik holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,925.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Jawan Yancey is a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 18 years). 2022 total compensation came to $124,914.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Glenn serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $124,893.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Karas serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,891.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Gizinski serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,846.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary B Thompson serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $124,833.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Charles Dwyer holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $124,825.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Gary Bellegarde is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $124,822.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Charmaine R Haynes holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,807.
Na/Fire Department
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Marv Johnson holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 41 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,792.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Grice is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. 2021 total compensation came to $124,788.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Russell Brock serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,776.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Dirusso serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,700.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Dickinson works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. Jeffrey earned $124,700 in 2021.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lawrence Goldberg serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, Als Supp. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 23 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $124,676.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Watson is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). 2024 total compensation came to $124,635.
Fire Command Staff III/Fire Department
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Mark Wagner works as a Fire Command Staff III for Fire Department. They have served since 1981 (about 33 years). Mark earned $124,600 in 2014.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Scott Edward Barry is a Marine Pilot at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $124,586.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Francis Janczak is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). 2024 total compensation came to $124,569.
Na/Fire Department
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Tyrone Morris is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 36 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $124,564.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kristoffer Maher works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 27 years. Kristoffer earned $124,502 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jon K Sampson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Jon earned $124,465 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Drexler works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Joshua earned $124,398 in 2024.