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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EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles M Dixon is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $158,001.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shonnie Thorpe serves as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $157,982.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Smith works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Christopher earned $157,875 in 2025.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua M Grice works as a Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. Joshua earned $157,839 in 2025.
Marine Pilot, Als/Fire Department
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Stephen W Russell is a Marine Pilot, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $157,833.
41269 - Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, George Theodoroy serves as a 41269 - Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk. They have served since 2009 (about 15 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $157,826.
Staff Aide to the Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Mr. Wayne Thomas Robinson Jr. is a Staff Aide to the Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). 2025 total compensation came to $157,767.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert I Palmer holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $157,717.
Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Del Holmes serves as a Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $157,682.
Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Marv Johnson serves as a Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service. They have served since 1982 (about 39 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $157,560.
41245 - Fire Emergency Service Ins Supervisor/Fire Department
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Robert Mcmillen is a 41245 - Fire Emergency Service Ins Supervisor at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 36 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $157,452.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Isaiah Haney holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $157,445.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shean Camper holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $157,445.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Kathryn Cox works as a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 27 years). Kathryn earned $157,435 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Timothy S Quinn is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $157,413.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Smith works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service. Robert earned $157,395 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Benjamin B Lichtenberg works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Benjamin earned $157,310 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services/Fire Department
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Shana Haughton works as a Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Shana earned $157,297 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael D Jackson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. Michael earned $157,266 in 2025.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronnie Atkinson serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 18 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $157,215.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony J Vitak works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). Anthony earned $157,212 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Shean Camper is a Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 19 years). 2021 total compensation came to $157,200.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Patrick Walsh works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 1979, they have about 35 years of service. Patrick earned $157,164 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kendall M Jackson is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $157,146.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Brian W Canary is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years. 2025 total compensation came to $157,111.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Jennie Lopez is a 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). 2024 total compensation came to $157,106.
Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Arthur F Kirk is a Fire Dispatch Supervisor at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years). 2025 total compensation came to $157,068.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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James F Irons works as a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. James earned $157,038 in 2025.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dolphus Christian serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $157,011.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Lichtenberg serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $156,977.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Seneca Frazier holds the role of 62711 - Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,947.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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James Beebe is a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 36 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $156,911.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Michael Odle holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,873.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Ken Johnson holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,872.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chantramony Hong serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,847.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Jones works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). Joshua earned $156,826 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles H Evers holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,802.
Na/Fire Department
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Earl Taft works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. Earl earned $156,767 in 2023.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Scott Czawlytko holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 28 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $156,767.
Na/Fire Department
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Marcia Perry works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 23 years. Marcia earned $156,734 in 2022.