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 Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeremy Thomas serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $137,039.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bryan P Knatz serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,034.
41242 - Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Meghan Dimick holds the role of 41242 - Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,994.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rasoolullah C Brother serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $136,971.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jason Gullion works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Jason earned $136,954 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas M Collins serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $136,862.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gemius J Edwards holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,855.
Na/Fire Department
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Sean Brinkley works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). Sean earned $136,846 in 2023.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Randy Harvey works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Randy earned $136,808 in 2024.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Anthony Workman holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $136,802.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Franklin works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. Christopher earned $136,787 in 2023.
N/A/Fire Department
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Brian Petz holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,777.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle S Johnson serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,753.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert Riley works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Robert earned $136,752 in 2024.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kathryn Cox serves as a Na. They have served since 1995 (about 28 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $136,743.
Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als/Fire Department
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C L Culler holds the role of Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,732.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Lacoya Mitz is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. 2021 total compensation came to $136,716.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Fannon works as a 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Joshua earned $136,712 in 2024.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anita Hagley is a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. 2024 total compensation came to $136,706.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Saylor works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. Matthew earned $136,665 in 2021.
911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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Anika Johnson is a 911 Operator Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. 2025 total compensation came to $136,663.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Henrietta Y Lewis-Ott works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. Henrietta earned $136,653 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Hollingshead works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 33 years of service. Michael earned $136,607 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne R Felix works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Wayne earned $136,521 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Mitcheltree is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $136,514.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Marcus Bullock is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $136,511.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Lovie John Davis Millsap is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $136,487.
41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sterling Bailey serves as a 41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $136,484.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Heather M Frend works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Heather earned $136,433 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Leonard Manz is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $136,427.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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James Lankford is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $136,404.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Stewart holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 40 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,403.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Alvester Minor holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $136,395.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamile A Stoakley serves as a Paramedic, Crt. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,371.
Executive Level II/Fire Department
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Robert Maloney is a Executive Level II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 17 years. 2014 total compensation came to $136,371.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Chandon N Floyd holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,370.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cody Gabriele serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,346.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Michael Hudson holds the role of 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $136,274.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Sharon R Roy holds the role of Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,273.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Geoff Sanders serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $136,263.