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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41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Parker serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1995 (about 27 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $136,036.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ruth Blackwell serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,033.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lamont Clark serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $136,000.
33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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Anika Johnson holds the role of 33355 - 911 Operator Supervisor at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $135,995.
N/A/Fire Department
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Lelia Chaney is a N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. 2024 total compensation came to $135,975.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kacey Merrill works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Kacey earned $135,935 in 2024.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Joseph Bloom works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 23 years). Joseph earned $135,923 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Devon D Scott works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Devon earned $135,885 in 2025.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Manno holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,872.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert P Conrad works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Robert earned $135,858 in 2025.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Nott holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $135,854.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Callis serves as a N/A. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $135,819.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Kris Floyd holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $135,783.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Cathey works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). John earned $135,663 in 2024.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Michael P Hudson holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,657.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamel Jones serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $135,646.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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David Rumber works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. David earned $135,645 in 2023.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dylan Baumgardner serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $135,629.
Staff Aide to the Fire Chief/Fire Department
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James Potteiger is a Staff Aide to the Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 26 years. 2014 total compensation came to $135,600.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kendall Jackson is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $135,548.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ellery Queen serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 32 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $135,483.
41229 - Fire Operations Aide Supp/Fire Department
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Terrance Lewis is a 41229 - Fire Operations Aide Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 26 years. 2023 total compensation came to $135,450.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Brittingham holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,390.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kacey N Merrill holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,388.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shirelle Jones holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 24 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $135,293.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Mark Fritsch works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Mark earned $135,279 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Lukiewski serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,259.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Harry Wenger holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Their hire date on record is 8208000000. In 2014, their total compensation was $135,250.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael S Shedlock holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $135,196.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Peter Swann works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. Peter earned $135,152 in 2023.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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James Weglein is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). 2023 total compensation came to $135,144.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Nakishia S Lisbon is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $135,135.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph E Menikheim holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $135,122.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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Dale Bryant holds the role of Marine Engineer Fire Department at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $135,044.
Na/Fire Department
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Joseph Russo is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. 2023 total compensation came to $135,020.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Ballistreri serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $135,009.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Meredith Brothers holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $135,009.
41217 - Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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George Theodoroy is a 41217 - Fire Operations Aide at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $135,005.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph J Nocar works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Joseph earned $134,971 in 2025.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ruth Blackwell serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $134,971.