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
Page 9
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Anthony Cate works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 27 years). Anthony earned $143,669 in 2023.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Charles E Dranbauer serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,655.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Duvalle Johnson serves as a Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2001, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $143,652.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Robert Conrad holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $143,622.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Mark Ruff works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. Mark earned $143,514 in 2021.
41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Marv Johnson serves as a 41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 40 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $143,502.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Shawn Dwyer serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,491.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Matthew Bredehoft holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 13 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $143,480.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Melvin Hopkins serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $143,480.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
James A Nickoles is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $143,471.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, C L Cummins serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,448.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Sean M Toleson works as a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Sean earned $143,444 in 2025.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Patricia Smith serves as a Paramedic Nrp. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $143,389.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Randy L Freed is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $143,339.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Kenneth W Van Dommelen serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $143,118.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Earl Wilson serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,034.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
John Woolford holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,022.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Rachael M Lammeree holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $143,020.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Mark Goldstein works as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Mark earned $143,013 in 2023.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Andrew Seitz works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. Andrew earned $143,011 in 2021.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Rodney Holloman holds the role of 41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $142,973.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Christopher Smith serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $142,960.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Charles Dwyer works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 30 years). Charles earned $142,899 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Melvin K Hudson holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $142,889.
Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk Management, Als/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Tyran A Dukes works as a Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk Management, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Tyran earned $142,883 in 2025.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Scott Garrett holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 24 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $142,848.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Richard A Green holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $142,832.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Anthony Vitak holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $142,799.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, James Peterson serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $142,657.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Michael Hollingshead is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $142,656.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Steven Johnson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Steven earned $142,484 in 2025.
41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Vernee Peters works as a 41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Vernee earned $142,477 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Tyonia T Mclean is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). 2025 total compensation came to $142,466.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jason Watson-Dorsey works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. Jason earned $142,461 in 2023.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
C Coleman works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). C earned $142,455 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jason Schultz works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. Jason earned $142,400 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Andrea D Jacobs works as a Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Andrea earned $142,383 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, William Murphy serves as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $142,353.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Marcus J Miller is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $142,318.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Detta Wise works as a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Detta earned $142,316 in 2024.