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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911 Lead Operator/Fire Department
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Shirley Boyd is a 911 Lead Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $91,444.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Jason Callis is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). 2023 total compensation came to $91,434.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Blanding holds the role of 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 35 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $91,389.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Eric Owens works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Eric earned $91,369 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Reuben Louissaint works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Reuben earned $91,357 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Kohlhepp holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 28 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $91,347.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Skinner serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1991, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $91,346.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Russell Phillips serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $91,339.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Kurt Franz is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $91,333.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jay Chenoweth holds the role of 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 27 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $91,325.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brooks Louden works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Brooks earned $91,297 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas P Steen holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,273.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Henry Frazier works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. Henry earned $91,272 in 2014.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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Michael Whitson is a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 8 years). 2014 total compensation came to $91,268.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Clarence Schildhauer works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 25 years of service. Clarence earned $91,259 in 2021.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steve La Hatte serves as a Fire Captain. Hired in 1984, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $91,242.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Harry Lancellotti Jr holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 17 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $91,238.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gary Cromwell serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1993, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $91,220.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Albert Harrison Jr is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 28 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $91,217.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Bildstein serves as a Fire Captain. Hired in 1990, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $91,212.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Stefany works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. Nicholas earned $91,208 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michael Thorpe is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 19 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $91,198.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Louis Heffner works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). Louis earned $91,197 in 2023.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Eric Aldenhoff holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,166.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Hollingshead holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 24 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $91,161.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Hiebler serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 23 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $91,147.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Atkinson works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Jonathan earned $91,139 in 2024.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Jennifer Gensiak works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 5 years of service. Jennifer earned $91,136 in 2021.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tavon Claggett serves as a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P. They have served since 1995 (about 17 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $91,126.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William A Caudle serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $91,108.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Corrigan serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 20 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $91,103.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Eric Austin works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. Eric earned $91,089 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael A Asimenios holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $91,082.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffery Jakelski works as a Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 29 years). Jeffery earned $91,077 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Alex Lipka is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $91,057.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Emmanuel J Melton is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $91,051.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Rachel Morrison is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $91,047.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Towanda Byrd-Thompson works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Towanda earned $91,039 in 2021.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Tonya White holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $91,039.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Jefferson holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 23 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $91,018.