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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At Fire Department, Raymond A Stern serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $130,064.
Marine Pilot Als/Fire Department
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Stephen Russell holds the role of Marine Pilot Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $130,000.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Terrell Gary Lyles holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,988.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tarnisha Lee serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,966.
41274 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Norman serves as a 41274 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp. Hired in 1995, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $129,957.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mitchell R Reynolds works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Mitchell earned $129,920 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Neutzel works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. Jeffrey earned $129,920 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Shawn Stewart works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. Shawn earned $129,896 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Howard S Mccauley works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Howard earned $129,846 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tavon Marshall serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $129,834.
General Counsel/Fire Department
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Eilene Brown holds the role of General Counsel at Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $129,826.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Irvine serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $129,818.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph A Edwards works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. Joseph earned $129,786 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Peter W Lee is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $129,780.
Na/Fire Department
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Michael Terry works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 30 years). Michael earned $129,780 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph B Wilt is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $129,764.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Santmyer is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 33 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $129,743.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Mueller holds the role of 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,733.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Ray Lockett works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. Ray earned $129,715 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jason P Buynak holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,713.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Young works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 1973 (about 48 years). Charles earned $129,710 in 2021.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Amy Schier serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,663.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Haseeb Durrani serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $129,652.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Taylor works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Robert earned $129,646 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jennifer A Muth serves as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Als, Suppression. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $129,631.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Jefferson works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 32 years). Douglas earned $129,491 in 2023.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Williams serves as a N/A. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $129,439.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Meaghan Ryan holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $129,392.
41262 - Marine Pilot Als/Fire Department
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Stephen Russell works as a 41262 - Marine Pilot Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Stephen earned $129,362 in 2024.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Goldstein is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. 2021 total compensation came to $129,355.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick A Mayfield works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Patrick earned $129,348 in 2025.
41292 - Fire Captain Oem Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Brillman serves as a 41292 - Fire Captain Oem Als. They have served since 2003 (about 19 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $129,330.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory A Matysek holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,291.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Burnette works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Michael earned $129,263 in 2024.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Paul Jones is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 20 years. 2023 total compensation came to $129,256.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Roger Steger works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. Roger earned $129,220 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Ganzzermiller holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $129,195.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael F Schley is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). 2025 total compensation came to $129,159.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Darryll Williams holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 32 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $129,141.
41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Devaughn Maddox is a 41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $129,136.