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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41264 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp/Fire Department
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August Marcellino holds the role of 41264 - Fire Emerg Boat Operator Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $144,976.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald Garrett holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $144,938.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin A Hamilton serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,879.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Albert Mcgrath works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service. Albert earned $144,845 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Darren J Sullivan works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Darren earned $144,755 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Richard M Haines is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years. 2025 total compensation came to $144,715.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Derek Taylor serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $144,652.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Rachel S Emge works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service. Rachel earned $144,642 in 2025.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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James Goss holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $144,640.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Devonte G Weaver serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,629.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Neisser serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $144,621.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Hamlin holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $144,604.
Na/Fire Department
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Duvalle Johnson is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). 2023 total compensation came to $144,583.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith D Harvey works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). Keith earned $144,576 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Robert Conrad is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). 2021 total compensation came to $144,531.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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John Woolford works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 18 years). John earned $144,521 in 2023.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vernee P Peters serves as a Fire Dispatch Supervisor. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,485.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gary B. Maddox Jr. works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years. Gary earned $144,420 in 2025.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Scott Garrett is a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 26 years. 2023 total compensation came to $144,417.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jalonda Johnson serves as a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P. They have served since 1999 (about 15 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $144,354.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Rudolph Leonard is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $144,290.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Richardson is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $144,264.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ty Mcgee works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. Ty earned $144,216 in 2024.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jason Leggette works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. Jason earned $144,211 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael P Lyons is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $144,183.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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James Goss is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). 2023 total compensation came to $144,177.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher M Poole is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). 2025 total compensation came to $144,167.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Comotto serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $144,075.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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James C Davis holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,073.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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James Weglein works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). James earned $144,060 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Seaman is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $144,060.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mario A Spiver is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $143,976.
41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Jerome Fisher is a 41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $143,972.
41244 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor/Fire Department
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Steven Stultz works as a 41244 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Steven earned $143,936 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Cameron Smith is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. 2025 total compensation came to $143,910.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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David Bildstein is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. 2023 total compensation came to $143,898.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew White holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,846.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Skinner holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $143,825.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick E Murphy works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Patrick earned $143,697 in 2025.
41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Grice works as a 41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Joshua earned $143,686 in 2024.