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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At Fire Department, Justin J Hale serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $115,587.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Stagliano is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). 2021 total compensation came to $115,584.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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John Gereny is a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. 2014 total compensation came to $115,583.
Fire Operations Aide, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Devrin L Worsley holds the role of Fire Operations Aide, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,583.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Patrick Scott Reed holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,570.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Ray Cline is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 23 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $115,556.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle E Fischer holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $115,553.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Dranbauer serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $115,551.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, George Schroen serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $115,540.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Walsh serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $115,535.
41274 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp/Fire Department
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Andrew Doyle holds the role of 41274 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $115,472.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Lake serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $115,472.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Landon Ross serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $115,456.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Gary Stoltz works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 32 years of service. Gary earned $115,449 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Kelly holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $115,444.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Eugene Mccullough works as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). Eugene earned $115,435 in 2023.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Joshua Pope works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Joshua earned $115,421 in 2024.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Gary Metzbower is a Fire Command Staff II at Fire Department. They have served since 1981 (about 31 years). 2012 total compensation came to $115,384.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph A Mekins works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Joseph earned $115,346 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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George Hirsch works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). George earned $115,341 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shawn P Little works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). Shawn earned $115,293 in 2025.
41205 - Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kimberly Donahue serves as a 41205 - Fire Dispatch Administrator. Hired in 1991, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $115,293.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Kelly is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). 2024 total compensation came to $115,270.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Schwing is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. 2021 total compensation came to $115,261.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Astasauskas holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $115,226.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bradley Bruns works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Bradley earned $115,220 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy S Uhlhorn holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,202.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Quinn serves as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $115,187.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Cremeans holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,182.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Sean Toleson is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $115,145.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonah Marchanti is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). 2024 total compensation came to $115,131.
41228 - Senior Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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William Brewer works as a 41228 - Senior Fire Operations Aide for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years). William earned $115,112 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Whitehead is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). 2021 total compensation came to $115,076.
41246 - Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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David Couvillion holds the role of 41246 - Fire Emergency Service Instru Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 19 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $115,060.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Macfarlane holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 35 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $115,042.
Na/Fire Department
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Charity Graves holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $115,031.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Mcdonald is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $115,016.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Whitney E Nunn holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $115,010.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Burke is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. 2024 total compensation came to $115,009.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael R Simmons is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $115,008.