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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Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Amy A Schier holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,832.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Sharnita Alexander is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $125,821.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Latrice Johnson is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 4 years). 2023 total compensation came to $125,820.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Damian Deshawn Winston serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,820.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rodney Nelson serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Hired in 1997, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $125,818.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicolas Hernandez serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. They have served since 2009 (about 14 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $125,817.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, August Marcellino serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $125,779.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey A Mccarthy works as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). Jeffrey earned $125,769 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Misty L Hyde serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,744.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Isaiah E Haney works as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Isaiah earned $125,730 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles A Franklin works as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Charles earned $125,722 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dominick V Fertitta holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,704.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Devonte Weaver holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $125,679.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Graham Owens Jr. holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,663.
10077 - General Counsel/Fire Department
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Eilene Brown holds the role of 10077 - General Counsel at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $125,651.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Vaughn Kaszak holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,650.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Christopher Cole is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $125,634.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew R Didomenico works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Matthew earned $125,582 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian J Gizinski works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Brian earned $125,566 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Brown is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $125,542.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Hurley is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $125,539.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jasmine Wills works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Jasmine earned $125,534 in 2024.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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John Parker works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. John earned $125,530 in 2021.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Cheri Jackson is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $125,502.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Bryan Johnson holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 27 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,500.
Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services/Fire Department
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Andrea Jacobs holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $125,459.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Malcolm Davis works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Malcolm earned $125,426 in 2024.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Aimee E Myers holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $125,361.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond W Kromphold holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,355.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Randolph Williams holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $125,342.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gary E Irvine serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,317.
Na/Fire Department
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Keith Freeman holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 32 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,261.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alex Mizurak serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $125,257.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Matthew Leak is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $125,236.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam R Freet serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,217.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen K Maze works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Stephen earned $125,211 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kenneth May works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. Kenneth earned $125,165 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alex Mcgee serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,154.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Donald B Wright works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Donald earned $125,110 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Dirusso works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Joseph earned $124,990 in 2021.