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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911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donte J Andrews serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,337.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Baker is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $113,332.
Fiscal Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Edmund D Goode serves as a Fiscal Supervisor. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,320.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Maurice Taylor serves as a Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $113,303.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Macfarlane serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1988 (about 33 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $113,282.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anna Paris holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,272.
N/A/Fire Department
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Roslyn Quarles is a N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). 2024 total compensation came to $113,259.
Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Raynette N Givens works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Raynette earned $113,222 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Ronald Hudgins Jr holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 20 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $113,219.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Edwards works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Joseph earned $113,213 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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David Bildstein works as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). David earned $113,199 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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John Lovelace holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $113,187.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Janiqua Smith serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2010, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $113,173.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Karl Miller works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Karl earned $113,173 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Alvin Robinson holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,169.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Schaefer works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Andrew earned $113,151 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Chang serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $113,137.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott A Molino holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,132.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jesse Patterson is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $113,132.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Holden serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $113,114.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Russell Schaeffer serves as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $113,077.
41232 - Fire Operations Aide, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Devrin Worsley is a 41232 - Fire Operations Aide, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $113,037.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Denard Davis serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 32 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $112,975.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew R Stewart is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $112,971.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Haynes serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,922.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Kehne serves as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,909.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Misty Hyde is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $112,884.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kimberly Bruzdzinski serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $112,875.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Harvey works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. Keith earned $112,872 in 2021.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Raymond Bartock works as a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). Raymond earned $112,849 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Naim A Abdal-Rahim works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Naim earned $112,819 in 2025.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp/Fire Department
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Brian Bailey holds the role of Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 21 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $112,803.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kristian Short serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,799.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Larry Kearns works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Larry earned $112,765 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Darryl Williams works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Darryl earned $112,745 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Kara Lukiewski works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Kara earned $112,732 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brooks Gerard Louden is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $112,719.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dominick E Booth serves as a Paramedic, Crt. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $112,713.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Lamont Clark is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. 2021 total compensation came to $112,710.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Nocar serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $112,705.