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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41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Franz works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Andrew earned $123,643 in 2024.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Maurice Dacosta works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. Maurice earned $123,639 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Avon Bryant serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $123,631.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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John L Rebovich is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. 2025 total compensation came to $123,625.
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Herbert Hughes works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 39 years). Herbert earned $123,617 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Detta Wise is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 21 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $123,595.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marcus Miller serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $123,595.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald N Glime works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Ronald earned $123,588 in 2025.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Brandon Parker is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. 2021 total compensation came to $123,576.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott S Cushing holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,531.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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George E Schroen holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $123,514.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Runge holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,507.
41244 - Fire Emergency Service Instru/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Noah serves as a 41244 - Fire Emergency Service Instru. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 15 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $123,482.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Green serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, Als Supp. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $123,445.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jacob M Chaney holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $123,410.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Brian Ennis is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $123,405.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian G Simpkins serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,381.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Anthony Goldman holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 21 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $123,381.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Stewart works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 37 years. Joseph earned $123,350 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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John Brinkley works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. John earned $123,342 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel L Remeikis is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $123,330.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Bradley Lust is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). 2021 total compensation came to $123,327.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Leftwich is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. 2021 total compensation came to $123,319.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Timothy Quinn is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. 2024 total compensation came to $123,314.
41261 - Marine Engineer Fire Department/Fire Department
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John Lotz works as a 41261 - Marine Engineer Fire Department for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 43 years. John earned $123,296 in 2023.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Jones works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 14 years. Michael earned $123,283 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James A Vodarick serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,265.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Kathleen F Coleman is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). 2025 total compensation came to $123,201.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Lopez serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $123,158.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Brian Parks works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Brian earned $123,152 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin K Harbeson works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Justin earned $123,118 in 2025.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Katherine L Bocian holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $123,113.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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John Mitcheltree holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,098.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Lenore Scharf works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 1988, they have about 26 years of service. Lenore earned $123,097 in 2014.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Matysek holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,095.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Relana Allen is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $123,070.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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David Guercio is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $123,068.
41264 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Bailey holds the role of 41264 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $123,010.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sedonia Tilley serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $123,004.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Cheri Jackson is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 20 years). 2022 total compensation came to $122,980.