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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Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anissa Sawyer is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). 2021 total compensation came to $124,383.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edward Jones serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $124,359.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Frederick W Fischer holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,345.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyrone Morris holds the role of 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 35 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $124,338.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michele Chesterfield is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $124,301.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Hoisington serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $124,247.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles T Snow serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,247.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Matthew Edward Dietrich holds the role of Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $124,246.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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William Hurst holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $124,245.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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John Caldwell holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $124,241.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Kimberly Courtney is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. 2024 total compensation came to $124,236.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Carl Mallory holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 34 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $124,230.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jason Stevens holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $124,219.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Eugene Jones is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). 2024 total compensation came to $124,218.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Mccartney works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Steven earned $124,194 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James M Main serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,189.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dominick Fertitta is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $124,161.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Ryan Barrow works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. Ryan earned $124,158 in 2023.
41284 - Fire Respiratory Apparatus Off/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Herbert Driscoll serves as a 41284 - Fire Respiratory Apparatus Off. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 36 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,151.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gabrielle Angela Strauss holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $124,129.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Phillip Manning serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $124,126.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dominique Scott serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $124,110.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Darryl Williams Jr is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 9 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $124,105.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Harper works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 25 years of service. Robert earned $124,095 in 2023.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Luke Thomas-Azud serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $124,069.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Lichtenberg serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $124,052.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Carr works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). Keith earned $124,042 in 2023.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Lamont Ashlock is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. 2021 total compensation came to $124,014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald T Watson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Donald earned $124,005 in 2025.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Laura Lee holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,974.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Kelly Thomas holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $123,973.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Duane Brown holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,953.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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William Mccarren is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 26 years). 2014 total compensation came to $123,948.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Eric Austin holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $123,945.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Courtney L Compton works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Courtney earned $123,916 in 2025.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Mcleod serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $123,879.
41246 - Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Savakinas is a 41246 - Fire Emergency Service Instru Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 18 years. 2022 total compensation came to $123,832.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jamaal Booker is a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $123,812.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Yolanda Dioses serves as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,800.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tarnisha Lee is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $123,786.