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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41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Wodka holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $131,061.
Na/Fire Department
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Janet Plunkett works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). Janet earned $131,011 in 2023.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Mengel serves as a Marine Engineer Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $130,997.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Claytonia K Everette holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $130,985.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher S Knight works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Christopher earned $130,977 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Karl V Miller is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $130,957.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert Riley holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $130,858.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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Ronald Brown works as a Marine Engineer Fire Department for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. Ronald earned $130,824 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Schley serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $130,821.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Jefferson is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). 2024 total compensation came to $130,816.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Paul Butrim serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $130,794.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Bryan Johnson is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). 2021 total compensation came to $130,757.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Craig Jennings is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. 2023 total compensation came to $130,744.
00088 - Operations Officer IV/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kimberly Washington serves as a 00088 - Operations Officer IV. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 2 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $130,730.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carl J Pasquali serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $130,712.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan W Martin holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,709.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Marybeth Shaffer is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $130,707.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Shawn Riddell is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). 2021 total compensation came to $130,707.
41261 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department/Fire Department
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Daniel Leitner works as a 41261 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. Daniel earned $130,696 in 2024.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Shanae A Binyamin works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Shanae earned $130,691 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zan Ford serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $130,633.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Franz serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1999 (about 24 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $130,630.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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James Mullen holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $130,627.
41294 - Fire Supply Officer, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Harris holds the role of 41294 - Fire Supply Officer, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $130,579.
Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Fannon serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $130,558.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Elizabeth Callow works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. Elizabeth earned $130,517 in 2023.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Sterling Williams holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $130,517.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Harp holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $130,514.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Flynn holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $130,496.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Travis Curtis serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2002 (about 20 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $130,493.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Kelly Thomas works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. Kelly earned $130,443 in 2023.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Savino serves as a Marine Engineer Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 35 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $130,440.
N/A/Fire Department
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Scott Brillman works as a N/A for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Scott earned $130,388 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Darren T Urquhart is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $130,373.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew P Schaefer holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $130,340.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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John Henderson is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $130,336.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Chantramony Hong works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Chantramony earned $130,263 in 2024.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kelly W Thomas holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $130,252.
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This Fire Pump Operator Suppression record at Fire Department for Steven Stone may represent several individuals, totaling $130,224 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Cephus Smith is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $130,223.