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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Maurice Ware works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Maurice earned $155,018 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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David M Bildstein holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $155,002.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ross K Trovinger is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). 2025 total compensation came to $154,882.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nathan A Sampson is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. 2025 total compensation came to $154,873.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Bradley Lust works as a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Bradley earned $154,810 in 2025.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Patricia Smith is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. 2024 total compensation came to $154,797.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Lukiewski is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 36 years. 2023 total compensation came to $154,644.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew T Leak serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $154,612.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Craig Jennings serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,609.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Cobo is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 36 years). 2023 total compensation came to $154,563.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Philip Gentile serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $154,541.
41264 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department
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Eugene Berger is a 41264 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 22 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $154,525.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Anderson serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 12 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $154,497.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Malik Habeebullah works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. Malik earned $154,477 in 2024.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Shockney serves as a Fire Captain Suppression Als. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $154,476.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Erik Ryan serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,384.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Ellis serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. They have served since 1994 (about 27 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $154,375.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Vincent Deloatch works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Vincent earned $154,366 in 2024.
00090 - Operations Manager I (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Amy Leasure is a 00090 - Operations Manager I (Non-Civil) at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). 2024 total compensation came to $154,346.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Hoffman holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,339.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Smith serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 1987, they have about 37 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $154,319.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony F Cate works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Anthony earned $154,290 in 2025.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Ameer Shaheedpeace works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Ameer earned $154,147 in 2024.
41263 - Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Adam Glassman works as a 41263 - Marine Pilot for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Adam earned $154,143 in 2024.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Stephen Canter works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 49 years. Stephen earned $154,142 in 2023.
N/A/Fire Department
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Kenneth Haag holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 42 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $154,137.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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John Macken is a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. 2021 total compensation came to $153,805.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Thomas Tosh holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $153,712.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Maurice Taylor works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Maurice earned $153,652 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dominic Mack serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $153,611.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Baker serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,593.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Steven V Dorsey holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $153,519.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gilbert Hoerl serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $153,505.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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William C Jones is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $153,467.
41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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William Tonnessen is a 41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 15 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $153,457.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Yingling works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 36 years). Joseph earned $153,424 in 2021.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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James Morrow works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. James earned $153,380 in 2023.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Derrick Ready is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $153,379.
10213 - Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Derrick Ready is a 10213 - Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 32 years. 2022 total compensation came to $153,287.
Na/Fire Department
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Anthony Goldman works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). Anthony earned $153,178 in 2023.