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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Kyle M Nye is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. 2025 total compensation came to $100,516.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Lena Callahan holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,503.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Kelley Faulkner is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $100,496.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Jaida Smoot works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 6 years. Jaida earned $100,495 in 2023.
Na/Fire Department
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Efrem Keene works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 37 years). Efrem earned $100,494 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Mullin holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 13 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $100,483.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Hutchinson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Brian earned $100,421 in 2024.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Theresa Smith holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 20 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $100,408.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick G Dreer is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $100,402.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James A Murray serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,387.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kymberly Richardson is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $100,376.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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James R Miller holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,376.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Giles serves as a Na. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,358.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mr. Dale Allen Mattingly Jr. holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,353.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Goldman serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $100,326.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Zan Ford is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. 2021 total compensation came to $100,325.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Megan A Fannon serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,314.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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James Beebe works as a Battalion Fire Chief for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. James earned $100,308 in 2012.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Fleming is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $100,301.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sheila V Freeman-Mcnair works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. Sheila earned $100,291 in 2025.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Richard Wood is a Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). 2014 total compensation came to $100,265.
Na/Fire Department
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Charles Young holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 50 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $100,257.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew S Fairley holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,257.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Starkey Iii works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. Robert earned $100,250 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Montoya Winchester holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $100,241.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Devon Scott is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. 2021 total compensation came to $100,206.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gary Irvine serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $100,203.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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John Burke works as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. John earned $100,202 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Roth serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $100,195.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Gary Dachille works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Gary earned $100,193 in 2021.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Sean Davis works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Sean earned $100,176 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Michael Campbell is a Battalion Fire Chief at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 32 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $100,176.
33352 - 911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rosalind Mwaura serves as a 33352 - 911 Lead Operator. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,172.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Glenn serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,166.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Matthew Fifer is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). 2021 total compensation came to $100,161.
N/A/Fire Department
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Kevin Cartwright holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,159.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Brandon Strausser is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $100,144.
Na/Fire Department
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Michael Lynn holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $100,116.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Seth Robbins serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,115.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Steele serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1985, they have about 36 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $100,091.