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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Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Jeffery Jakelski is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 27 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $89,608.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Ennis Acree holds the role of Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 19 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $89,605.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kristy Brinn works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 11 years). Kristy earned $89,596 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael O'Connor serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $89,587.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Monk works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. David earned $89,569 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Devin D Carpenter is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years. 2025 total compensation came to $89,567.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Mccauley serves as a Fire Captain. They have served since 1985 (about 27 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $89,541.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Nila Hurst holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 21 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $89,536.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Shiloh serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,533.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tishanna Lowery holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $89,526.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Bennett serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1993 (about 29 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $89,525.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Raab serves as a Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 26 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $89,523.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darryll Williams serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1991 (about 23 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $89,521.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Golas is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $89,518.
Na/Fire Department
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Derrick Barton works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 23 years. Derrick earned $89,514 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Vaughn Kaszak serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Hired in 1999, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $89,509.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dwayne Mullen is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 7 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $89,508.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Stallings serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 32 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $89,506.
Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott Garrett serves as a Fire Lieutenant Als Suppress. Hired in 1997, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $89,499.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Donte Curtis works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Donte earned $89,497 in 2021.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Arlen Doles works as a Fire Captain for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 19 years of service. Arlen earned $89,487 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Sarah A Fouchie works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years). Sarah earned $89,463 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Richard Clark is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $89,462.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Malik Habeebullah Ii is a Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 20 years). 2014 total compensation came to $89,461.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Nickoles serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,457.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Greg B Kramp serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,449.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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C Diehl is a Fire Captain at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 25 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $89,443.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jordan Woutila serves as a Paramedic Emt-P. Hired in 2010, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $89,427.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Neidig is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $89,427.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Whitney Nixon serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $89,412.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Dale Evans works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). Dale earned $89,410 in 2021.