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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EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin M Brown works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Kevin earned $133,944 in 2025.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Anthony Baka holds the role of 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,940.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick J Hurley is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $133,933.
41289 - Chief Risk Program Plan & Development Als/Fire Department
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John Blake is a 41289 - Chief Risk Program Plan & Development Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 26 years). 2022 total compensation came to $133,929.
Na/Fire Department
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Chanelle Smith is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 8 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $133,922.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Trevon T Johnson holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,902.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Harvey serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,896.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Erica Covahey serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,874.
N/A/Fire Department
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Paul Nitz works as a N/A for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Paul earned $133,761 in 2024.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Eugene Mccullough works as a 41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Eugene earned $133,755 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bradley Joesph Bruns serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,741.
N/A/Fire Department
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David Hugunin is a N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). 2024 total compensation came to $133,734.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robin Goff serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $133,693.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Burkett holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $133,684.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Randy Freed serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $133,669.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Antaneia Thomas holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 5 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $133,659.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John R Mitcheltree serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,639.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Franks is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $133,616.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Robert Wilson is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. 2023 total compensation came to $133,614.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven M Lockett works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years. Steven earned $133,601 in 2025.
41286 - Emergency Medical Supply Officer, Als/Fire Department
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Jerami Bennett is a 41286 - Emergency Medical Supply Officer, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $133,578.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anissa Sawyer works as a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 21 years. Anissa earned $133,538 in 2022.
Fire Captain Safety & Risk Mgm/Fire Department
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Carl Knight works as a Fire Captain Safety & Risk Mgm for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. Carl earned $133,531 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michael Spencer holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $133,476.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Vera Chapman is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. 2024 total compensation came to $133,455.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jenell Taylor works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. Jenell earned $133,426 in 2023.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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John Lovelace works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). John earned $133,370 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Leonard Manz holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $133,361.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Harry Conway holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $133,326.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven K Mccartney serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $133,311.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Donovan E Atkins is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. 2025 total compensation came to $133,278.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald T Fleming holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $133,227.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Cheri Jackson holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $133,191.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Goldman serves as a Battalion Fire Chief. They have served since 1986 (about 26 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $133,100.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Clarence L Ross serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,051.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Tavon Claggett works as a Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). Tavon earned $133,042 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Mullins works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. Gregory earned $133,029 in 2021.
Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Leitner serves as a Marine Engineer Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $132,945.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Lambert Martin works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Lambert earned $132,919 in 2023.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Eric Uy is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. 2024 total compensation came to $132,906.