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 Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Nitz holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,851.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jay Chenoweth is a Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. 2021 total compensation came to $91,832.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Edgar Basford holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $91,824.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Rebecca Chenoweth is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 18 years. 2014 total compensation came to $91,822.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Tamburro holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $91,808.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Michael Scelsi holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 14 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,797.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Jerry Ford holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,794.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Takeya Little works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. Takeya earned $91,791 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Melvin Hudson serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $91,785.
Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service/Fire Department
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Derrick Ready is a Fire Lieutenant Invstgtn & Prevntn Service at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). 2014 total compensation came to $91,780.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Rogers holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,774.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Yingling is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 29 years. 2014 total compensation came to $91,769.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Thompson is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 33 years. 2014 total compensation came to $91,764.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Freeman serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1991, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $91,743.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Amanda Kluver is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $91,732.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Roy serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $91,730.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jay Goldman serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1987, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $91,714.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Patrick Reed works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Patrick earned $91,714 in 2021.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Thomas D Moore is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $91,666.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jermaine Boykins is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $91,653.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Bennett holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $91,638.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Howard Jackson serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 41 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $91,611.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Angelique Herbert works as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 22 years. Angelique earned $91,586 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Howard serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 23 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,570.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Middleton works as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 35 years. James earned $91,562 in 2022.
Operations Officer III/Fire Department
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Antonio Brown holds the role of Operations Officer III at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,560.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Murphy serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $91,558.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Daniel Remeikis works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Daniel earned $91,548 in 2021.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jonathan Rozankowski serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $91,546.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Watson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. 2021 total compensation came to $91,540.
Operations Officer IV (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Kimberly Stinchcomb works as a Operations Officer IV (Non-Civil) for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Kimberly earned $91,539 in 2025.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Valecia Thompson holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 22 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $91,531.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Russell Tyler Jones serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,529.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Shockney serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Hired in 1990, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $91,515.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jonathan Noble serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 12 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $91,512.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Carl Knight Iii is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). 2014 total compensation came to $91,511.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Todd W Waszelewski holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $91,503.
Operations Research Analyst/Fire Department
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Jacob Miter is a Operations Research Analyst at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. 2025 total compensation came to $91,491.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Giles serves as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 5 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $91,481.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Laura Lee is a Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $91,460.