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 Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Albert Mcgrath serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. They have served since 1989 (about 32 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $146,050.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Mcdowell works as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Timothy earned $146,034 in 2024.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Jason Turner works as a Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). Jason earned $146,015 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Kenneth Hoffman holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 17 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,999.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Stewart serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $145,975.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dion Jackson serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,872.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Rodney T Nelson holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $145,810.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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William Ryan Glascoe holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,802.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David M Goode serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,790.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles W Santmyer holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $145,732.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Grady Jacks is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 25 years. 2023 total compensation came to $145,713.
Na/Fire Department
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Scott Brillman is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $145,690.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles J Lazzelle holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,677.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Kayode A Montgomery is a Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. 2025 total compensation came to $145,672.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Cordell serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $145,614.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Gibson holds the role of 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,607.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Foluke Ogunyoyin is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $145,599.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Jones works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Paul earned $145,594 in 2024.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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James Irons works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. James earned $145,535 in 2024.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Devaughn Craig Maddox serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,520.
N/A/Fire Department
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Denard Davis is a N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. 2024 total compensation came to $145,500.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alfonso Decicco serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 32 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $145,484.
41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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Lawrence Dziwulski holds the role of 41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 32 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,455.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adrika Dashiell serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,427.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Johnson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Steven earned $145,385 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Benjamin Haynes is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $145,368.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christian Pulley is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $145,291.
41246 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Savakinas serves as a 41246 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,266.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Rudolf R Walter holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,265.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ivy Brooks-Hailey serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,260.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Joseph Ballistreri holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,239.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Dranbauer works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. Mark earned $145,216 in 2023.
41246 - Fire Emergency Service Instru Als/Fire Department
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John Kirkner is a 41246 - Fire Emergency Service Instru Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 35 years). 2022 total compensation came to $145,205.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Zan B Ford works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Zan earned $145,173 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael M Courtney Harp works as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Michael earned $145,155 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Timothy P Sinnott works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Timothy earned $145,134 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ceasar Medley is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). 2024 total compensation came to $145,119.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew R Groman works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years). Andrew earned $145,116 in 2025.
41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Quincy Sheridan works as a 41224 - Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). Quincy earned $145,062 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kristian Short serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $145,062.