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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Na/Fire Department
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Richard Overstreet holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $150,213.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Derodd W Hearns works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service. Derodd earned $150,207 in 2025.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Angel F Simon works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Angel earned $150,181 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Scott is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $150,174.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kathryn Cox serves as a Fire Captain Suppression Als. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $150,141.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Jarrett Stafford is a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 27 years). 2021 total compensation came to $150,133.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey T Comotto holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,114.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Sears serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $150,099.
Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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Mya Mcconnell works as a Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Mya earned $150,087 in 2021.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Lambert J Martin holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,083.
Na/Fire Department
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Anthony Workman works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 16 years of service. Anthony earned $150,059 in 2022.
Na/Fire Department
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Arnold Dunham holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 30 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $150,043.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Kyle Caldwell holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $150,040.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Joseph L Ballistreri is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $149,918.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert John Fields works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Robert earned $149,887 in 2025.
41274 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Doyle serves as a 41274 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Als, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,887.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Deantre L Atkinson is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. 2025 total compensation came to $149,878.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Morales serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1987, they have about 37 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,832.
N/A/Fire Department
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David Parr holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,806.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Bennett works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Brian earned $149,787 in 2024.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffery Tosh serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 42 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $149,706.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Theresa Smith holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,696.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Stone holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 41 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $149,662.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Koty Ross Wright is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). 2025 total compensation came to $149,654.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael A Thorpe serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,642.
41244 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor/Fire Department
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Paul Anthony holds the role of 41244 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 31 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $149,579.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Reese Wingate Iii works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 41 years. Reese earned $149,537 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Charles Santmyer holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $149,509.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sharnita D Alexander serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $149,440.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Ronald Brown is a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1982 (about 39 years). 2021 total compensation came to $149,374.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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James E Scott holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,347.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, C D Coleman serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $149,334.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward L Jones holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,283.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Ken Johnson is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $149,262.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Gibson works as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Jeffrey earned $149,251 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert Wilson works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Robert earned $149,249 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tre' Atkinson serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,229.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Scott Parrott holds the role of 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,124.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Brian Minutoli holds the role of 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,070.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jamal D Brown holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,064.