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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41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dustin Werner works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Dustin earned $102,794 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Herbert C Gilliam serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $102,792.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Warren Womack is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. 2024 total compensation came to $102,776.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Kyle Lovell works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. Kyle earned $102,733 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua F Taylor serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $102,695.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shannon Wright holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $102,693.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Erik Ryan works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 8 years). Erik earned $102,690 in 2022.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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James E Kusner holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,686.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Frank Deems Iii serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $102,649.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Meredith Brothers holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $102,643.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Adam Freet holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,639.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donshella T Small serves as a Fire Dispatcher. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,625.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Johnson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Brandon earned $102,580 in 2021.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Shanae Powell holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $102,577.
Na/Fire Department
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Timothy Beal is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 36 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $102,576.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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James Jefferson El holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $102,530.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Jamel Jones is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). 2021 total compensation came to $102,523.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcel Connor holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,520.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Sarah Dausch is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $102,520.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles D Bruzdzinski holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,507.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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David Zepp holds the role of Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $102,494.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Takeya Little works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Takeya earned $102,485 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Sharnita Alexander holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,481.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Cody Gabriele works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Cody earned $102,459 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Peter Lee is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $102,449.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Miciche holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 32 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $102,444.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Uttenreither serves as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $102,437.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Scroggins serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 16 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $102,431.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Sinnott works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. Timothy earned $102,375 in 2023.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shirelle Jones serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $102,357.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandon Haddix serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,345.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Joseph Edwards holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 14 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,327.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bradley Bruns serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,321.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Whitney Nunn holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $102,320.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Louis Lago works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Louis earned $102,310 in 2023.
Fire Safety and Health Officer/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Jones Jr serves as a Fire Safety and Health Officer. They have served since 1975 (about 37 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $102,307.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Brittingham works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Justin earned $102,304 in 2025.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Messoria serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,302.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Carrie Naylor works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Carrie earned $102,289 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Stephen Gibson is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). 2021 total compensation came to $102,276.