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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Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Mitchell Brooks works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 16 years. Mitchell earned $90,990 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Brooks Louden holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $90,981.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Boyd works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Matthew earned $90,952 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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William Glascoe works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. William earned $90,949 in 2021.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Danaye Roles is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 23 years. 2022 total compensation came to $90,946.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Rachael Lammeree holds the role of Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $90,946.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Mcnair works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Brandon earned $90,941 in 2023.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Bentz serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $90,941.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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John Boblits Iii works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 24 years). John earned $90,936 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Taylor Davis is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). 2025 total compensation came to $90,917.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Kevin Wiley holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,917.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Caira J Artis works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Caira earned $90,906 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Timothy Perkins holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 26 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $90,897.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Donald Carroll is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 9 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $90,896.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Shockney serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $90,896.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Holman serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I Als. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $90,879.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Roth serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 13 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $90,863.
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Payroll for Lamont Thompson (Paramedic Crt, Fire Department) may cover more than one person; together they account for $90,841 in 2021.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Paul Hahn holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 16 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $90,833.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Ferruzzi is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $90,803.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Michael Sweeney 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 $90,790.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Coursey is a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $90,789.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Damjan Nisevic holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $90,786.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Tyran Dukes is a Fire Prevention Inspector I Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $90,776.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Steele is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 29 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $90,773.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Roger Steger holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $90,771.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Christopher Matz works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Christopher earned $90,765 in 2023.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Poole works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 28 years. Timothy earned $90,759 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Vernon Stephens holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $90,752.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Swartz works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. Ryan earned $90,746 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tyler C Jackson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Tyler earned $90,746 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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Andrew Seitz works as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 16 years of service. Andrew earned $90,735 in 2014.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Carl Chapman holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 23 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $90,734.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Gene Holland is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $90,701.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Louis Mcclain serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 1984, they have about 30 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $90,699.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Kowalewski serves as a Fire Captain. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 31 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $90,696.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Timothy Nosek holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 33 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $90,681.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Shane Biggs holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $90,681.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Bloom holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 14 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $90,674.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Gilbert Brooks Jr works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 21 years of service. Gilbert earned $90,673 in 2014.