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 Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Neisser holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $122,452.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Harp serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,433.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dale New holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $122,400.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott B Mcnutt is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $122,350.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Martin holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $122,349.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert T Simonds is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $122,348.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Jason Schultz is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $122,330.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Michael P Sweeney is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). 2025 total compensation came to $122,292.
Chief of Fiscal Services II/Fire Department
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James Fischer is a Chief of Fiscal Services II at Fire Department. They have served since 1981 (about 40 years). 2021 total compensation came to $122,261.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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John P Malone works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). John earned $122,252 in 2025.
Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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Brian Edwards works as a Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 33 years. Brian earned $122,251 in 2014.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Pfoutz is a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $122,250.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Ellery Queen is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. 2021 total compensation came to $122,248.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason M Goucher holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,215.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gemius Edwards serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,192.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Cooney works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. Kevin earned $122,139 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rudolph Leonard serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,104.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph M Dirusso holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,102.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Maria Ashley serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,086.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Brinkley serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $122,079.
41260 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department, Als/Fire Department
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Charles Busl is a 41260 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $122,038.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Ordun works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Andrew earned $122,008 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Courtney Compton works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Courtney earned $122,005 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian D Scott is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $121,953.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chad Cowles serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $121,903.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lamont M Thompson serves as a Paramedic, Crt. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $121,895.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas C Green serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,894.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Lamont Clark holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $121,860.
41274 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jennifer Muth works as a 41274 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Als, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Jennifer earned $121,858 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Townsend holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $121,825.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Dirusso is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $121,821.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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William Hurst works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 18 years. William earned $121,799 in 2022.
Na/Fire Department
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Howard Jackson holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 43 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $121,791.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jason Gullion works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Jason earned $121,785 in 2024.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Pheloe Sloan works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Pheloe earned $121,745 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Holden is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. 2023 total compensation came to $121,679.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott A Cooney holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $121,652.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerry L Wittmyer works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Jerry earned $121,643 in 2025.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Eric Owens works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. Eric earned $121,618 in 2023.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Mueller is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $121,576.