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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41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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John Lovelace works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). John earned $133,370 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Leonard Manz holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $133,361.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Harry Conway holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $133,326.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven K Mccartney serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $133,311.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Donovan E Atkins is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. 2025 total compensation came to $133,278.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald T Fleming holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,227.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Cheri Jackson holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $133,191.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Goldman serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $133,100.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Clarence L Ross serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,051.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Tavon Claggett works as a Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). Tavon earned $133,042 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Mullins works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. Gregory earned $133,029 in 2021.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Leitner serves as a Marine Engineer Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $132,945.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Lambert Martin works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Lambert earned $132,919 in 2023.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Eric Uy is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. 2024 total compensation came to $132,906.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Claytonia Everette holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,898.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Mark R Ryan is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $132,896.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Latrice A Johnson is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $132,872.
41261 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department/Fire Department
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David Savino holds the role of 41261 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 38 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $132,842.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Derrick Wilmering is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. 2021 total compensation came to $132,822.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Eugene Von Berger holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $132,788.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Boblits serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $132,731.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Patrick Walsh is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1979 (about 33 years). 2012 total compensation came to $132,673.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus Haines is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $132,626.
00089 - Operations Officer V/Fire Department
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Lisa Wood is a 00089 - Operations Officer V at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 5 years). 2022 total compensation came to $132,600.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Peter Lee serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,541.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Randall M Mcelyea works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Randall earned $132,536 in 2025.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Larry Talley holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $132,516.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Lashon R Skinner works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Lashon earned $132,486 in 2025.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Maurice Taylor holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 9 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $132,469.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kenneth Sanner holds the role of 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 13 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $132,436.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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William Jones works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. William earned $132,433 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Edward D Mcnair works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Edward earned $132,384 in 2025.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Patricia Smith holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 28 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $132,320.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Franz works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). Andrew earned $132,302 in 2021.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kristy Brinn works as a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. Kristy earned $132,302 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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James Irons is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). 2021 total compensation came to $132,263.
Fire Dispatch Manager/Fire Department
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Anita Hatoff works as a Fire Dispatch Manager for Fire Department. Hired in 1988, they have about 26 years of service. Anita earned $132,249 in 2014.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Lazzelle holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $132,245.
Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lawrence Dziwulski serves as a Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $132,211.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark A Fritsch serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $132,167.