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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41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Gibson works as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). Jeffrey earned $149,251 in 2024.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert Wilson works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Robert earned $149,249 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tre' Atkinson serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $149,229.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Scott Parrott holds the role of 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,124.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Brian Minutoli holds the role of 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $149,070.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jamal D Brown holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,064.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Mullins works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. Gregory earned $149,025 in 2024.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Paul Dyches holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 16 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $148,980.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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William Britcher holds the role of 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 39 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,954.
41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shanntel Wilkins holds the role of 41213 - Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,949.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Chad Cowles is a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $148,925.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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David B Guercio works as a Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). David earned $148,924 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Michele R Chesterfield holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,897.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Paul E Demme serves as a Fire Dispatch Administrator. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,895.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Schley is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years. 2024 total compensation came to $148,828.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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William A Thomas holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $148,729.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Randolph Williams holds the role of 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,673.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Lambert Martin holds the role of 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $148,598.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenneth W May is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $148,591.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven D Stone holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $148,587.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als/Fire Department
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Derrick Potts works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Dr Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. Derrick earned $148,557 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Groman is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $148,521.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Shirelle Jones works as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. Shirelle earned $148,319 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Casey Novak works as a Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 21 years of service. Casey earned $148,272 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew M Vernon is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $148,219.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kristoffer W Maher works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Kristoffer earned $148,216 in 2025.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Padraic Shea holds the role of 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $148,215.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Barnes is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $148,162.