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 Nrp/Fire Department
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Daniel Sloan holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $121,368.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, C Coleman serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $121,361.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darren Urquhart holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,347.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Pristas serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $121,329.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Taymon Brown holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 12 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $121,326.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerry Majette holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,321.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Luke Thomas-Azud works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Luke earned $121,295 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Frank Thomas holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,287.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Franklin Adkins serves as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $121,285.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Rodney Nelson holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $121,271.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeremy Dulin serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $121,226.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Vera Chapman works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 28 years. Vera earned $121,204 in 2023.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jamile Stoakley holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $121,198.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Elizabeth Callow holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,146.
41248 - Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Matthew Dietrich holds the role of 41248 - Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $121,077.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Matthew Hernandez works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Matthew earned $121,062 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan T Heidel holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $121,057.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Coy Holcombe is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $121,054.
41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Baker holds the role of 41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $121,027.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Melvin Holmes works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Melvin earned $121,019 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tishanna J Lowery is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $121,012.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua D Pope serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,980.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Williams is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $120,956.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Donte M Curtis is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. 2025 total compensation came to $120,892.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Eric Johnson is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). 2024 total compensation came to $120,866.
Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Savakinas serves as a Fire Emergency Service Instru Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $120,863.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Mark Fletcher holds the role of Fire Command Staff II at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $120,843.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Alexander Perricone holds the role of Fire Command Staff II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $120,843.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Blanding serves as a Na. Hired in 1987, they have about 36 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,826.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ty Mcgee works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Ty earned $120,815 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Derrick Potts works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Derrick earned $120,813 in 2021.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jaida Smoot serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,812.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Allen Russell works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Allen earned $120,800 in 2024.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Richardson serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $120,786.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Wayne Jones is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $120,762.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Maurer works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. Mark earned $120,747 in 2021.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Donte Curtis holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $120,734.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Biermann serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1990, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $120,727.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alexander J Mcjilton holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,715.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kimberly Bruzdzinski serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $120,677.