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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EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Merritt works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 12 years). Matthew earned $99,583 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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David A Ryan is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $99,573.
41229 - Fire Operations Aide, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Mcnair works as a 41229 - Fire Operations Aide, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Brandon earned $99,568 in 2024.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Richard Boblitz holds the role of Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1992, they have about 29 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $99,539.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Troy Redd is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. 2014 total compensation came to $99,528.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Murray is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). 2021 total compensation came to $99,523.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Cridlin is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $99,509.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Earl Taft holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 22 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $99,455.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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John Henderson is a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $99,438.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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Paul Addicks works as a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service for Fire Department. Hired in 1975, they have about 39 years of service. Paul earned $99,436 in 2014.
911 Operator Supervisor/Fire Department
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Daniel Watson holds the role of 911 Operator Supervisor at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 37 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $99,421.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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Mark Platek is a Fire Dispatch Administrator at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $99,413.
911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kimberly A Jenkins serves as a 911 Lead Operator. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,410.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Lindbeck holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $99,380.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bart Mundy serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,377.
Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carl Pasquali serves as a Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. They have served since 2007 (about 14 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $99,371.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Stephen Horchar is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 36 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $99,358.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Craig A Triplett is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). 2025 total compensation came to $99,339.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kyle P. Hodges is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $99,334.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Shannon Taylor holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,313.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Rozankowski works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Jonathan earned $99,253 in 2025.
Agency IT Supv/Project Manager/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shontee Hart serves as a Agency IT Supv/Project Manager. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $99,241.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Wood holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $99,236.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Murphy works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). Patrick earned $99,226 in 2023.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Lockett is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $99,198.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin King works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). Justin earned $99,190 in 2024.
Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wayne Robinson Jr serves as a Fire Operations Aide. Hired in 2006, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $99,183.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Troy Boyd is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). 2024 total compensation came to $99,177.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Campbell is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). 2021 total compensation came to $99,177.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nathaniel Thomas serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 21 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $99,132.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Higley works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. Justin earned $99,130 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Olsen holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $99,106.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Morris serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $99,086.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Fleming holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $99,086.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Shawn Keene is a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. 2021 total compensation came to $99,061.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Simonds works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. Robert earned $99,033 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Clarke works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Daniel earned $98,959 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Mitchell Reynolds holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $98,959.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Devin Mckenzie works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service. Devin earned $98,938 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Glascoe works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 16 years). William earned $98,936 in 2023.