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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41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Samuel Mende works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Samuel earned $126,744 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Janiqua D Smith serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,735.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Francis M Janczak serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $126,705.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Whitehead works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Raymond earned $126,695 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Irvine works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). David earned $126,686 in 2023.
41254 - Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Natarsha Banks serves as a 41254 - Fire Captain, Investigation and Prevention Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $126,684.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Elliott is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 44 years). 2024 total compensation came to $126,676.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Hogan holds the role of 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $126,664.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Cathey is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $126,612.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Stern works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Raymond earned $126,465 in 2024.
Fire Operations Aide Supp/Fire Department
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Terrance Lewis holds the role of Fire Operations Aide Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $126,419.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy L Myers is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). 2025 total compensation came to $126,328.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Marquest Coleman holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $126,328.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Katrina A Hill works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Katrina earned $126,317 in 2025.
41239 - Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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Padraic Shea is a 41239 - Fire Captain Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 16 years. 2022 total compensation came to $126,299.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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George Jones is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 33 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $126,264.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Fields serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,241.
Fire Captain Als/Fire Department
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Padraic Shea is a Fire Captain Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $126,198.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Haines serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 28 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $126,195.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Janet C Plunkett serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $126,193.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Darren S Dellanoce works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). Darren earned $126,178 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ray Cline serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,164.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Brooks works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Keith earned $126,137 in 2024.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Lake serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $126,131.
Marine Pilot/Fire Department
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Andrew Heckrotte is a Marine Pilot at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. 2021 total compensation came to $126,120.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Cosenza is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $126,111.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Justin Seaman works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 15 years). Justin earned $126,088 in 2023.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Michele Chesterfield holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $126,086.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph E Lipka holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $126,077.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Neisser serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,976.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Franklin Burgess works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Franklin earned $125,957 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel E Macfarlane works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service. Daniel earned $125,956 in 2025.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Jerome Fisher holds the role of Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 27 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $125,936.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Rider is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $125,888.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Theodoropoulos works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. Timothy earned $125,875 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Matysek is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 28 years). 2023 total compensation came to $125,872.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zakiayah Martin serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,872.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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Joshua Fannon holds the role of 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,870.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kendall Jackson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $125,868.
Fire Command Staff III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Paul Moore Iii serves as a Fire Command Staff III. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 19 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $125,864.