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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EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael R Schnell holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,567.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Yolanda L Johnson serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,546.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron T Golas holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $141,537.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Ryan Fleming works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 23 years of service. Ryan earned $141,477 in 2023.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Davis serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $141,469.
00110 - Fire Commander/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sean Eames serves as a 00110 - Fire Commander. Hired in 2018, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $141,452.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Matthew Leak is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $141,373.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Kimberly A Courtney is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). 2025 total compensation came to $141,345.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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James Peterson works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). James earned $141,281 in 2023.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, C Cummins serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $141,271.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Justin Kerr holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $141,192.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Cobo is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $141,131.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Joseph Mcnulty is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). 2024 total compensation came to $141,121.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Cate serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $141,116.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Jason P Bory is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $141,021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ellery Queen is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). 2024 total compensation came to $141,017.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Derodd Hearns holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $140,997.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Mullins holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $140,978.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael L Jones is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. 2025 total compensation came to $140,947.
Fire Commander/Fire Department
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Sean Eames holds the role of Fire Commander at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $140,931.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scotty Mangum is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $140,917.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Paul Carter holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,868.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon J Brittingham is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $140,852.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffery Tosh serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1981, they have about 40 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $140,849.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Nolan is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $140,840.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ray Lockett serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $140,818.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas S Lake holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $140,807.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Therman White holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $140,801.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew William Ordun works as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Andrew earned $140,764 in 2025.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Christopher Rondholz is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $140,763.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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William Webster Taylor works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). William earned $140,741 in 2025.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Evans serves as a Fire Captain Suppression Als. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $140,732.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Vincent Bailey holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $140,690.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Vernon Tudor holds the role of 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,683.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alfonso Decicco serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $140,680.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith C Brooks holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $140,618.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Brown serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $140,513.
Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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Joseph Miller works as a Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. Joseph earned $140,506 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Carr holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,478.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Trevon Johnson holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $140,471.