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 Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Francisco Carreras is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $117,582.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Miller works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. John earned $117,554 in 2021.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Tyran Dukes is a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $117,541.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Adam Polomski works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Adam earned $117,525 in 2024.
41260 - Marine Engineer Fire Department Als/Fire Department
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Charles Busl works as a 41260 - Marine Engineer Fire Department Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). Charles earned $117,524 in 2023.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Thomas Tosh holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 17 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $117,522.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darius D Fletcher serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,510.
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Payroll for Craig White (Fire Pump Operator Suppression, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $117,494 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bart A Mundy works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Bart earned $117,485 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Idris J Chester holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,483.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bryan K Winkler serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $117,459.
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At Fire Department, Charles Browning serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 1728, about 295 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,453.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Clarence Ross is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. 2024 total compensation came to $117,428.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Michael Sweeney works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. Michael earned $117,417 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kyle Stephens is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. 2023 total compensation came to $117,408.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Douglas C Thomas serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $117,394.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nathan Sampson serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $117,390.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Heavens holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $117,384.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Jones holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $117,381.
41264 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Bailey holds the role of 41264 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 23 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $117,313.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Olaguer serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $117,263.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Theresa Smith works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. Theresa earned $117,255 in 2023.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Cavasina serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,254.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Vernon serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $117,248.
41274 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jennifer Muth serves as a 41274 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,234.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michelle Willoughby is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. 2021 total compensation came to $117,230.
Executive Level II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dickson Henry serves as a Executive Level II. They have served since 1987 (about 25 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $117,216.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory W Nelson works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Gregory earned $117,210 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Quincy Sheridan holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $117,135.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Lazzelle serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,098.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vincent Deloatch serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $117,097.
41244 - Fire Emergency Service Instru/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Stultz serves as a 41244 - Fire Emergency Service Instru. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 15 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $117,088.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Hartsock works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Jeffrey earned $117,088 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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William Hoffman works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 34 years. William earned $117,063 in 2014.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marcus Martin serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $117,009.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rhonda Johnson serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $116,999.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Grady Jacks holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $116,991.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gaige Robinson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Gaige earned $116,978 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Amy Smith is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). 2021 total compensation came to $116,974.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Johnathan Lawrence Haug works as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Johnathan earned $116,970 in 2025.