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 Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Duane D Brown is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $156,733.
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Derric Butta holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 32 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $156,730.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Skinner works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 32 years). Thomas earned $156,720 in 2023.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dominic Fiaschetti serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 31 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $156,699.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jermaine A Footman works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Jermaine earned $156,696 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Fatima Hawkins works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 16 years. Fatima earned $156,610 in 2021.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sherry Ann Wagner serves as a Fire Dispatch Administrator. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $156,567.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Cephus Smith holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $156,557.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Kenneth Cash is a Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $156,556.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Melvin Holmes holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $156,549.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason C Richardson holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $156,430.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Kenneth L Hoffman holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $156,422.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Craig A Serrin works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Craig earned $156,283 in 2025.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Bridget Richards works as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Bridget earned $156,266 in 2024.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Deidre Weems is a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $156,252.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Vincent L Deloatch holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $156,248.
Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Allen Jones is a Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $156,206.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Bower serves as a Fire Captain Suppression Als. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 27 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $156,197.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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William T Hurst works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). William earned $156,131 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Tiaa Garner is a Fire Prevention Inspector I at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 15 years). 2021 total compensation came to $156,047.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Shontrelle J Johnson holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $156,001.
41233 - Fire Dispatch Manager/Fire Department
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Cassandra Chase holds the role of 41233 - Fire Dispatch Manager at Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 35 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $155,974.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jenell Taylor is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $155,961.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Heather Cate works as a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. Heather earned $155,905 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith T Rider works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. Keith earned $155,884 in 2025.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Hamlin is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 25 years. 2022 total compensation came to $155,827.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Minutoli is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. 2025 total compensation came to $155,684.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Leone works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. Jason earned $155,630 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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David A Brown holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $155,618.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matt Bowling serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression. Hired in 2010, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $155,598.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dean Denning serves as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $155,554.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Justin T Kerr serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $155,473.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tristan S Tricarico works as a Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Tristan earned $155,433 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kristian R Short is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $155,428.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Elliott M Jones is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years). 2025 total compensation came to $155,423.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Rodney Nelson holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 26 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $155,407.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Keonah Mccullough is a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). 2025 total compensation came to $155,388.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Barrow holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $155,336.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Swann serves as a Paramedic Nrp. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $155,264.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jarrett Stafford serves as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. Hired in 1994, they have about 28 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $155,261.