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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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.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Matthew R Fifer holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,373.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jack Kamps serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,348.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Gary Langford works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 15 years. Gary earned $138,347 in 2023.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Parrott serves as a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $138,337.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Malcolm T Davis serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $138,245.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Joshua Shaffer is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $138,241.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jaciariea K Johnson holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,228.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Franklin Adkins is a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 27 years). 2021 total compensation came to $138,224.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Jordan Hinton works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). Jordan earned $138,166 in 2023.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Alex Mizurak is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $138,157.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alyas M Holt holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $138,142.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Asher D Leeder is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). 2025 total compensation came to $138,068.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rodney Ferebee serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $137,963.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robin Goff serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 1995, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $137,951.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Schaefer 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 $137,938.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Gary Langford is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,930.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Haki Ammi is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,907.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Lukiewski is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $137,855.