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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Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Mccarthy works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 21 years). Jeffrey earned $92,866 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Thomas Altieri holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $92,841.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Street works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Aaron earned $92,826 in 2024.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Michael Friedman holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $92,820.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Montgomery serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $92,817.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Erica Covahey serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $92,779.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Henry works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). Daniel earned $92,775 in 2021.
N/A/Fire Department
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Daniel Watson holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 1984 (about 40 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $92,769.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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James Payne holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 25 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $92,765.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Dennis Greenwell works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 32 years. Dennis earned $92,750 in 2021.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith E Eastman serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,740.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Julie Holbrook works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). Julie earned $92,736 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul W Gattens is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $92,720.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Heidel is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. 2021 total compensation came to $92,720.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Moore serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $92,717.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Sinnott serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2005, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $92,715.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott Huffman is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $92,697.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward A Levendosky is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). 2025 total compensation came to $92,692.
41264 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Glime serves as a 41264 - Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Suppression. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $92,687.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daryl Johnson holds the role of 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 28 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,667.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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James Neisser is a Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. 2021 total compensation came to $92,661.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Hale works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Justin earned $92,647 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Donovan Atkins is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $92,633.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Louis Juliana holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 30 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $92,622.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Theodore Heinbuch is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $92,618.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Todd Rogers works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Todd earned $92,607 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Kwarta is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $92,566.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Mary Ben holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 9 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,565.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Kathryn Cox works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 19 years). Kathryn earned $92,560 in 2014.
Fire Command Staff II/Fire Department
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Dickson Henry holds the role of Fire Command Staff II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 24 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $92,554.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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John Farrell holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 26 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $92,550.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Uttenreither serves as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,504.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Black works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. John earned $92,491 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael H Wood works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). Michael earned $92,491 in 2025.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ariel Rice serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,488.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Goucher serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $92,484.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Tabor holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $92,460.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Jason Richardson works as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 10 years of service. Jason earned $92,457 in 2014.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gene Price works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 20 years. Gene earned $92,446 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael J O'Connor holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $92,433.