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 Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy D Theodoropoulos is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $137,843.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Malik Habeebullah serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $137,759.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Christopher Cole is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,743.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Charles Dwyer holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,735.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Nathan Sampson is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,722.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Darrius A Pugh works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Darrius earned $137,587 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jai S Davis serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $137,578.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dayton Buchanan holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $137,540.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Hurst serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $137,534.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Colleen Lull is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $137,477.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Melvin Hudson is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,458.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Shaun Trunk holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $137,445.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Stephen Glenn works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Stephen earned $137,427 in 2024.
00088 - Operations Officer IV (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Joey Henderson works as a 00088 - Operations Officer IV (Non-Civil) for Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Joey earned $137,373 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Walter M Stamm serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,351.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey M Novack works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Jeffrey earned $137,320 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Heiler serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1994, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $137,310.
41261 - Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Brown serves as a 41261 - Marine Engineer Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 36 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $137,300.
41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Tiaa Garner is a 41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $137,271.
Na/Fire Department
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Michael Palmer works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. Michael earned $137,258 in 2023.
41279 - Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Nicolas Hernandez works as a 41279 - Fire Captain, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Nicolas earned $137,206 in 2024.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Sedonia R Tilley works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Sedonia earned $137,109 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerrod K Richardson is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $137,109.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Paul Carter holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $137,076.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Ameer Shaheedpeace holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $137,046.
N/A/Fire Department
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Kathryn Cox works as a N/A for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. Kathryn earned $137,039 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeremy Thomas serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $137,039.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bryan P Knatz serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $137,034.
41242 - Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Meghan Dimick holds the role of 41242 - Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,994.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rasoolullah C Brother serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $136,971.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jason Gullion works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Jason earned $136,954 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas M Collins serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $136,862.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gemius J Edwards holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,855.
Na/Fire Department
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Sean Brinkley works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). Sean earned $136,846 in 2023.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Randy Harvey works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Randy earned $136,808 in 2024.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Anthony Workman holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $136,802.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Franklin works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. Christopher earned $136,787 in 2023.
N/A/Fire Department
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Brian Petz holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,777.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle S Johnson serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,753.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert Riley works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Robert earned $136,752 in 2024.