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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41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Lacoya Mitz works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). Lacoya earned $151,822 in 2023.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Roger Steger holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $151,817.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jon Evans holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $151,782.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Kohlhepp holds the role of Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 35 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $151,752.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Eldridge holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $151,748.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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James D Cavasina works as a Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. James earned $151,707 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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James Beebe works as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. James earned $151,673 in 2021.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Christopher Hutson is a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. 2021 total compensation came to $151,671.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Leon Parker works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). Leon earned $151,634 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Reuben Louissaint works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. Reuben earned $151,612 in 2024.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Antoine Spencer serves as a Paramedic Crt. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $151,521.
Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Shonnie Thorpe works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Shonnie earned $151,387 in 2021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Conrad serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,328.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Hineline serves as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $151,318.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Brandon Connelly holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $151,254.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Chaz Carter is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 18 years. 2022 total compensation came to $151,208.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Dante Stewart holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 29 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $151,180.
Fire Emergency Services Instructor/Fire Department
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Steven W Stultz works as a Fire Emergency Services Instructor for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Steven earned $151,179 in 2025.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Prince Kiepea serves as a Fire Captain Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $151,159.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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William Blosser is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $151,137.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric V Austin serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $151,112.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Sterling Williams works as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service. Sterling earned $151,030 in 2024.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Joseph Ballistreri works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 7 years. Joseph earned $150,985 in 2021.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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James Matz holds the role of Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $150,926.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle J Gabriele serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,890.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jamin Bey serves as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $150,890.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Brian Britcher works as a Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 34 years. Brian earned $150,886 in 2021.
Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jacob Van Gelder serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 23 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $150,862.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shanntel Q Wilkins is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $150,817.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Laura Shiloh is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 38 years. 2021 total compensation came to $150,736.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Irvine serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $150,637.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Shawn Keene works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Shawn earned $150,582 in 2024.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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John Burke is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. 2021 total compensation came to $150,560.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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John Magaha holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $150,557.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Goodwin is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years. 2024 total compensation came to $150,471.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anissa Sawyer is a 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 22 years). 2023 total compensation came to $150,449.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Kris Floyd is a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $150,436.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Laura R Lee is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $150,424.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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Paul M Novak holds the role of Fire Dispatch Administrator at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,397.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Russell F Brock holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,370.