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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Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kristopher Phillilp Gaasch works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Kristopher earned $122,933 in 2025.
Fire Operations Aide Supp Als/Fire Department
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Devrin Worsley works as a Fire Operations Aide Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Devrin earned $122,890 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Nolan works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Ryan earned $122,887 in 2024.
Senior Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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Jamie Pike works as a Senior Fire Operations Aide for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. Jamie earned $122,878 in 2021.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Kara A Lukiewski is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. 2025 total compensation came to $122,874.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Cheri Jackson is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. 2021 total compensation came to $122,869.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kevin Ryan holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $122,855.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Daniel Biddison holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $122,848.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark H Becica holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,826.
41221 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services/Fire Department
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Roy Redd is a 41221 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. 2024 total compensation came to $122,822.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Matt Bowling holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $122,789.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Lambert Martin is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 5 years). 2021 total compensation came to $122,781.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marc A Taylor holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $122,779.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Collin S Hobbs works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Collin earned $122,765 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Smothers is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $122,764.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Brooks serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2009, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $122,761.
N/A/Fire Department
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Lamar Giles works as a N/A for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. Lamar earned $122,728 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Wenger works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. Ryan earned $122,715 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Peter Lee holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 6 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $122,704.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Guercio holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $122,692.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Heather Cate works as a Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). Heather earned $122,665 in 2021.
Chief Risk Program Plan & Development Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Blake serves as a Chief Risk Program Plan & Development Als. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $122,621.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle R Bowers is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $122,588.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Nixon holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $122,573.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Andrew Whitehead works as a Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Andrew earned $122,525 in 2021.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric C Johnson serves as a Paramedic, Crt. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $122,519.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas C Mcdonald is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $122,517.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Katherine Bocian works as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Katherine earned $122,504 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Cameron Smith is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. 2024 total compensation came to $122,496.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan King serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,486.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Shawn Riddell works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. Shawn earned $122,476 in 2024.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Neisser holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $122,452.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Harp serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,433.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dale New holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $122,400.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott B Mcnutt is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $122,350.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Martin holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $122,349.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert T Simonds is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $122,348.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Jason Schultz is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $122,330.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Michael P Sweeney is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). 2025 total compensation came to $122,292.
Chief of Fiscal Services II/Fire Department
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James Fischer is a Chief of Fiscal Services II at Fire Department. They have served since 1981 (about 40 years). 2021 total compensation came to $122,261.