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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Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Gary Metzbower works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire Department. Hired in 1981, they have about 30 years of service. Gary earned $112,684 in 2011.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Zakiayah Martin works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Zakiayah earned $112,677 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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James Dieter is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1978, about 46 years. 2024 total compensation came to $112,601.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Arthur Cate Iii holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 22 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $112,549.
41238 - Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Tristan Tricarico is a 41238 - Fire Captain at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 11 years). 2022 total compensation came to $112,545.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Queen Levere serves as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,541.
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This EMT Firefighter Suppression record at Fire Department for Michael Jackson may represent several individuals, totaling $112,512 in 2021.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Richard Wood works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. Richard earned $112,495 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Whitehead is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 30 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $112,495.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Groman holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 9 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $112,489.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Gary Irvine works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Gary earned $112,469 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Malone serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,467.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Courtney H Coleman is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). 2025 total compensation came to $112,465.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gerald Quarles serves as a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service. Hired in 1993, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $112,463.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Amanda L Kluver holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,462.
Fire Command Staff I/Fire Department
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Steven Nutting works as a Fire Command Staff I for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 6 years). Steven earned $112,446 in 2014.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Olsen serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,430.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Green serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,412.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Mcdowell holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 21 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $112,409.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew W Coursey serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,385.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Franklin works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. Christopher earned $112,356 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Stone works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Steven earned $112,319 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyler Kr Olson holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,317.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Maurice Dacosta works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Maurice earned $112,309 in 2024.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Joshua Wodka holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $112,291.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Colleen Lull is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $112,288.
Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp/Fire Department
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Jennifer Muth works as a Fire Emerg Boat Operator Als Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Jennifer earned $112,270 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Glacken is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). 2021 total compensation came to $112,268.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shawn R Donahue works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Shawn earned $112,264 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Schellhammer works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Robert earned $112,259 in 2025.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Erika Duncan is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $112,252.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Griffith is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $112,247.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Joe Wade holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 31 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $112,243.
Na/Fire Department
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Dale Evans works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. Dale earned $112,241 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Timothy Ferguson is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $112,204.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Donahue serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $112,201.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Frederick Ruff Iv is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $112,196.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kathleen Coleman serves as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $112,186.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Geoff Sanders serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $112,176.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Avery L Thurman works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Avery earned $112,152 in 2025.