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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N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Svehla serves as a N/A. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 43 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $110,497.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Magali Uroza holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,487.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Gerard Smith is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. 2023 total compensation came to $110,441.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Campbell works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Steven earned $110,388 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph C Tamberino works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Joseph earned $110,374 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Rogers is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $110,373.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Kyle Johnson holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 17 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $110,365.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Carl Robinson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Carl earned $110,364 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Allan Roth serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $110,357.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Glenn Maldeis holds the role of 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 33 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $110,353.
Operations Manager II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tenea Reddick serves as a Operations Manager II. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $110,351.
Na/Fire Department
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Thomas Kearney is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 31 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $110,347.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bradley M Murray works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Bradley earned $110,346 in 2025.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James J Mullen serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $110,337.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Dwarte serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $110,304.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Mark Fritsch is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. 2021 total compensation came to $110,288.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Edward Doll is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 16 years). 2014 total compensation came to $110,283.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Palmer works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Michael earned $110,268 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Eugene Jones works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 27 years of service. Eugene earned $110,233 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Nelson works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Michael earned $110,191 in 2024.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Raymond O Brocki Iii holds the role of Fire Command Staff II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $110,175.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Byron Black is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $110,150.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Burkhart is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. 2021 total compensation came to $110,132.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Paul Dyches works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Paul earned $110,109 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Alyas Holt is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $110,109.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamaal Ford serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $110,107.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Rebovich holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,104.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Russell W Mueller works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Russell earned $110,103 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Eric Wieciech is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $110,100.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Jacobs serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 28 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $110,068.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Paul Jones is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). 2021 total compensation came to $110,048.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mr. Dustin Michael Werner works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Mr. earned $110,047 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Lazzelle serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $110,013.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyler Olson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Tyler earned $109,997 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Steven Dorsey is a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $109,988.
41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Dommelen serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $109,983.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Lyons serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 13 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $109,980.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Charles Svehla holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 31 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $109,969.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Cordell serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $109,956.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Gillis works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Aaron earned $109,947 in 2024.