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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41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Cosenza holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $111,704.
Fire Lieutenant Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Britcher serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $111,698.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Garland Harrison is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $111,693.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Kenneth Baker is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. 2021 total compensation came to $111,671.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Straughn serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 30 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $111,670.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas D Starrs serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,647.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Britcher serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. They have served since 1987 (about 27 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $111,623.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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John Lovelace holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,617.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Cathey is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $111,601.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua D Krebs is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $111,578.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Joshua Wodka holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,573.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith M Bridgeman serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,559.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Alexis Ptak holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,558.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Jordan works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). Michael earned $111,545 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Schwing is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 32 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $111,525.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon J Haddix holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $111,516.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Louis Heffner works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. Louis earned $111,492 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Robert Scarpati holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $111,474.
Na/Fire Department
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Dennis Greenwell is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 33 years. 2022 total compensation came to $111,448.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Daniel Edwards works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Daniel earned $111,436 in 2021.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michael Thorpe holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $111,422.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marcus Miller serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $111,415.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Nickoles serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $111,381.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Goss serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $111,293.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Mccartney is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $111,277.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Seth M Robbins serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,276.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chad D Hines serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $111,275.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Connor Klett holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,271.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gerard Smith serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $111,265.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Lashon Skinner holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,260.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mr. William R Taylor Jr. holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,255.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Janiqua Smith is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $111,245.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Lipka holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $111,233.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Mary E Ben works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Mary earned $111,229 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Arthur Washington serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $111,215.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Brooks works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 12 years of service. Keith earned $111,211 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Dixon serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $111,209.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Maurice Grant serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $111,204.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Julie Holbrook works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Julie earned $111,137 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Kromphold is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). 2024 total compensation came to $111,132.