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 Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Aaron Burrell holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 37 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $148,093.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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William J Hartsock is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $148,088.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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John Gregory holds the role of 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 26 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $148,088.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Dixon holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,042.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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John Damario holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $148,010.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Koty Wright serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,934.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Daniel Nott works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. Daniel earned $147,890 in 2023.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Donald Dziwulski works as a 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). Donald earned $147,848 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian P Cridlin works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). Brian earned $147,831 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cheri L Jackson serves as a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,827.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Elliott Jones serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,816.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Paul Carter is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 25 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $147,781.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Harry Lancellotti serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $147,722.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Chad R Cowles is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $147,721.
Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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John Kirkner holds the role of Fire Emergency Service Instru Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $147,621.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Jason Richardson works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). Jason earned $147,602 in 2023.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jennifer Triaca-Puller is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. 2021 total compensation came to $147,602.
41208 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Mathew Lilli is a 41208 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $147,597.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Vera Chapman is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $147,503.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Skyler Dorsey is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $147,449.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jasmine Wills works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. Jasmine earned $147,360 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Joseph L Mcnulty holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,349.
41261 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department/Fire Department
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Ronald Brown holds the role of 41261 - Marine Engineer, Fire Department at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $147,295.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darnell Lambirth holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $147,284.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ray Lockett works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. Ray earned $147,210 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Earl Wilson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Earl earned $147,203 in 2024.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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James El holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $147,165.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bruce Lopez holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $147,145.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Darryll Williams works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). Darryll earned $147,132 in 2024.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Bildstein holds the role of 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 32 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $147,116.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Darryll Williams is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 30 years). 2021 total compensation came to $147,019.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Daniel Edwards is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. 2023 total compensation came to $147,008.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Leggette serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $146,979.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jermaine Footman is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $146,972.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mitchell Waters serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,920.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kristoffer Maher holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $146,892.
41205 - Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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Paul Novak is a 41205 - Fire Dispatch Administrator at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $146,837.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Bredehoft serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,806.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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David Bildstein holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $146,786.
Fire Supply Officer, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey S Harris serves as a Fire Supply Officer, Als. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $146,735.