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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62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shontrelle Johnson serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,472.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brant M Woodhouse serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $139,428.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Aaron Simmons works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. Aaron earned $139,367 in 2021.
00090 - Operations Manager I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Amy Leasure serves as a 00090 - Operations Manager I. They have served since 2016 (about 6 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $139,268.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Eric Jones is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). 2021 total compensation came to $139,260.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Biermann works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). Timothy earned $139,254 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Rasoolullah Brother works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Rasoolullah earned $139,248 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric Owens serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $139,226.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Quick is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. 2021 total compensation came to $139,197.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Stroup serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $139,185.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jason Watson-Dorsey holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $139,135.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Eric Jones works as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Eric earned $139,082 in 2024.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin F Haynes serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $139,066.
41274 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp/Fire Department
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Eugene Berger works as a 41274 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 23 years of service. Eugene earned $139,036 in 2023.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Whitney Nunn is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $139,024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron Golas serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,986.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lamont Ashlock serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 32 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,964.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Wood works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Michael earned $138,962 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jamin Mcqueen Bey works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Jamin earned $138,955 in 2021.
Fire Command Staff III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Segal serves as a Fire Command Staff III. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $138,945.
Operations Manager I/Fire Department
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Amy Leasure holds the role of Operations Manager I at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 12 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $138,840.
N/A/Fire Department
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Gregory Mccrimmon is a N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $138,823.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael D Dirusso works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Michael earned $138,807 in 2025.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Shawn C Riddell works as a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. Shawn earned $138,806 in 2025.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Travis Curtis works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. Travis earned $138,790 in 2023.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Laura Shiloh works as a Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 31 years. Laura earned $138,775 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Brett Segal is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $138,761.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy M Spielman works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Timothy earned $138,754 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Michael Hineline holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $138,726.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Charmaine Haynes is a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). 2024 total compensation came to $138,686.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Stacy Scardina works as a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Stacy earned $138,603 in 2021.
Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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Sherman Braxton works as a Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Sherman earned $138,570 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle Stephens is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $138,534.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Anthony holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 29 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $138,518.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Steven Dorsey holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $138,505.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Daniel Biddison is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). 2023 total compensation came to $138,476.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Robert Wilson holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $138,449.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Travis Frazier is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $138,444.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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William Mccarren holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 33 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $138,402.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jawan Yancey serves as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $138,374.