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 Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Chad Cowles works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. Chad earned $132,128 in 2023.
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This Fire Pump Operator Suppression record at Fire Department for William Johnson may represent several individuals, totaling $132,127 in 2021.
Marine Engineer, Fire Department/Fire Department
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Brian E Bailey works as a Marine Engineer, Fire Department for Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. Brian earned $132,048 in 2025.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Courtney Compton holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $131,948.
41261 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Mengel serves as a 41261 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $131,941.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Theresa Smith is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $131,871.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als/Fire Department
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Natarsha Banks holds the role of 41222 - Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $131,860.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Hubbe 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 $131,813.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Hall is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. 2021 total compensation came to $131,804.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Jefferson works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 30 years). Douglas earned $131,784 in 2021.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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James Irons works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 13 years). James earned $131,779 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Dell serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $131,755.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shonte Adams serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $131,736.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Devon Scott holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,724.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Karl Zimmerman works as a Fire Command Staff II for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Karl earned $131,704 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Darnell D Lambirth holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,687.
41205 - Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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Lelia Chaney is a 41205 - Fire Dispatch Administrator at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 34 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $131,660.
Operations Officer V (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chavolyee Lewis serves as a Operations Officer V (Non-Civil). They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $131,655.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jon Meadowcroft serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $131,643.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Dion Jackson works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. Dion earned $131,641 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sterling Williams serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $131,626.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Nine is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 29 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $131,619.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Quentin Thomas holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,619.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Benjamin Filer works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Benjamin earned $131,612 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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John T Caldwell works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. John earned $131,609 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Arthur Cate Iii serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $131,584.
41246 - Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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Keith Farrar holds the role of 41246 - Fire Emergency Service Instru Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 35 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $131,580.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Lopez works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). Mark earned $131,546 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Jake Blackwell Iii is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). 2025 total compensation came to $131,486.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kimberly Donahue serves as a Fire Dispatch Administrator. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $131,401.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Gerald Brooks holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $131,385.
00091 - Operations Manager II (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Tenea Reddick works as a 00091 - Operations Manager II (Non-Civil) for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Tenea earned $131,358 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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William Thomas is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. 2024 total compensation came to $131,287.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Lukiewski is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years. 2025 total compensation came to $131,285.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Green serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $131,260.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jesse Allen Patterson works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Jesse earned $131,206 in 2025.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Lawrence Faries works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. Lawrence earned $131,180 in 2023.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anita Hagley holds the role of Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $131,163.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Danaye M Roles is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $131,120.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Derrick Wilmering serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $131,116.