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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41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Lukiewski serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,259.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Harry Wenger holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Their hire date on record is 8208000000. In 2014, their total compensation was $135,250.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael S Shedlock holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,196.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Peter Swann works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. Peter earned $135,152 in 2023.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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James Weglein is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). 2023 total compensation came to $135,144.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Nakishia S Lisbon is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $135,135.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph E Menikheim holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $135,122.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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Dale Bryant holds the role of Marine Engineer Fire Department at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $135,044.
Na/Fire Department
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Joseph Russo is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. 2023 total compensation came to $135,020.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Ballistreri serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,009.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Meredith Brothers holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,009.
41217 - Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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George Theodoroy is a 41217 - Fire Operations Aide at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $135,005.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph J Nocar works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Joseph earned $134,971 in 2025.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ruth Blackwell serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,971.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jay Davis is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 8 years). 2023 total compensation came to $134,923.
41264 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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August Marcellino is a 41264 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $134,919.
Fire Emergency Service Ins Supervisor/Fire Department
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Robert Mcmillen holds the role of Fire Emergency Service Ins Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $134,907.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jamile Stoakley holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,897.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus A Haines works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Marcus earned $134,807 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Skyler Dorsey serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $134,807.
N/A/Fire Department
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Kimberly Washington is a N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $134,794.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Karl Miller holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $134,776.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Sean Brinkley works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 21 years. Sean earned $134,663 in 2022.
Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kensington White serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $134,654.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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August Marcellino is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 6 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $134,592.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Allen Jones works as a 41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Allen earned $134,547 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Schnell serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,517.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Chang holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,513.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christian Donley serves as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $134,497.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Larry R Kearns is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. 2025 total compensation came to $134,471.
Fire Dispatch Manager/Fire Department
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Cassandra Chase works as a Fire Dispatch Manager for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 32 years. Cassandra earned $134,453 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rubinlyn Jackson serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,416.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Craig Serrin is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $134,401.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Derrick Manning serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,401.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael A Goodwin holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,378.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jon E Evans works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Jon earned $134,375 in 2025.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darryl Williams serves as a Na. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $134,365.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Walter Stamm serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 1991, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,337.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gene Price holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $134,261.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Anthony is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. 2021 total compensation came to $134,199.