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 Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott H Beckman works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Scott earned $102,269 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew D Doktor works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Matthew earned $102,241 in 2025.
Na/Fire Department
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Kevin Cooney holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,240.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Lewis L Berkeley is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $102,233.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Bredehoft works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 11 years. Matthew earned $102,205 in 2021.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Russell Mueller works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Russell earned $102,201 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua Cordell serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 18 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $102,175.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Justin Harbeson serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 9 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,171.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Yates works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Jason earned $102,136 in 2021.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adrian Marquez serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $102,134.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Daughtry works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 24 years). Kenneth earned $102,121 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shonte Adams serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $102,108.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Matthew Hernandez holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,104.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Henrietta Lewis-Ott is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. 2021 total compensation came to $102,091.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Joseph Wilt is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 10 years). 2021 total compensation came to $102,081.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Stalnaker is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $102,048.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chandon Floyd serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $102,044.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Emery serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2011, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $102,041.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth Redmond Vines works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Kenneth earned $102,041 in 2025.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Lauren Conner is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 6 years. 2021 total compensation came to $102,016.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Odle serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $102,012.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michael Sweeney works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. Michael earned $102,009 in 2023.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus Melvin holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,003.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Danna Claiborne is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. 2021 total compensation came to $102,002.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mendez King holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,987.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul W Hahn is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $101,987.
Fire Prevention Inspector II/Fire Department
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Johnnie Booker works as a Fire Prevention Inspector II for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 21 years). Johnnie earned $101,980 in 2014.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Denise Bell serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,953.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Burnette holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $101,929.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kwesi Palmer works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Kwesi earned $101,918 in 2025.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Raymond L Smith serves as a Fire Dispatcher. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $101,883.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerrod Richardson works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Jerrod earned $101,864 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joshua P Smith serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,860.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Joshua Fannon is a Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 10 years. 2014 total compensation came to $101,840.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Gary Langford works as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. Gary earned $101,828 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Zachary Samios-Uy serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,817.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Shawn Belton holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 17 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $101,803.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Buynak serves as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. Hired in 2012, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,789.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Philip Bankins holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,786.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brandan Benns serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $101,774.