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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Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Vera Chapman holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $139,925.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Brian M Ennis holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,906.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul I Jones is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $139,890.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Lemmon is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $139,889.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Walter Stanfield holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,887.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rashad Taylor serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $139,874.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Myers is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). 2024 total compensation came to $139,862.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Antonio Wallace serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $139,857.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Meredith J Brothers works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Meredith earned $139,838 in 2025.
41229 - Fire Operations Aide, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Terrance Lewis serves as a 41229 - Fire Operations Aide, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $139,801.
Fire Operations Aide, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Mcnair holds the role of Fire Operations Aide, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $139,734.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Dubois serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $139,672.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jon C Meadowcroft serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $139,658.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Jerome B Fisher is a Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $139,656.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Yolanda Johnson serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $139,618.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Allen works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Brandon earned $139,583 in 2024.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alexis Ptak serves as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $139,571.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Melvin Holmes works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). Melvin earned $139,567 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Jones is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $139,527.
41205 - Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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Sherry Wagner is a 41205 - Fire Dispatch Administrator at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $139,526.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Davis serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $139,475.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Dylan C Baumgardner holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $139,472.
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.