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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41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ty Mcgee works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Ty earned $144,216 in 2024.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jason Leggette works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. Jason earned $144,211 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael P Lyons is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $144,183.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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James Goss is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). 2023 total compensation came to $144,177.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher M Poole is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). 2025 total compensation came to $144,167.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Comotto serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,075.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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James C Davis holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,073.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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James Weglein works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). James earned $144,060 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Seaman is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $144,060.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mario A Spiver is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $143,976.
41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Jerome Fisher is a 41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $143,972.
41244 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor/Fire Department
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Steven Stultz works as a 41244 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Steven earned $143,936 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Cameron Smith is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. 2025 total compensation came to $143,910.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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David Bildstein is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. 2023 total compensation came to $143,898.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew White holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,846.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Skinner holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $143,825.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick E Murphy works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Patrick earned $143,697 in 2025.
41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Grice works as a 41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Joshua earned $143,686 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Cate works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 27 years). Anthony earned $143,669 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles E Dranbauer serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,655.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Duvalle Johnson serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $143,652.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Robert Conrad holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $143,622.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Mark Ruff works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. Mark earned $143,514 in 2021.
41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marv Johnson serves as a 41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 40 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $143,502.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Dwyer serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,491.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Bredehoft holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 13 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $143,480.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Melvin Hopkins serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $143,480.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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James A Nickoles is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $143,471.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, C L Cummins serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,448.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Sean M Toleson works as a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Sean earned $143,444 in 2025.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patricia Smith serves as a Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $143,389.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Randy L Freed is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $143,339.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth W Van Dommelen serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $143,118.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Earl Wilson serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,034.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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John Woolford holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,022.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Rachael M Lammeree holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $143,020.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Goldstein works as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Mark earned $143,013 in 2023.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Seitz works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. Andrew earned $143,011 in 2021.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Rodney Holloman holds the role of 41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,973.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Smith serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $142,960.