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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41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Walsh serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $167,772.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicole P Lee works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. Nicole earned $167,714 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith J Carr is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $167,706.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jordan Woutila holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 13 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $167,694.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Del Holmes is a 41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). 2024 total compensation came to $167,517.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Troy is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years. 2024 total compensation came to $167,491.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Peter Swann is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). 2024 total compensation came to $167,419.
N/A/Fire Department
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Shane Keller is a N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). 2024 total compensation came to $167,399.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mendez J King works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Mendez earned $167,330 in 2025.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Karly J Biddison serves as a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $167,210.
41237 - Battalion Fire Chief Als/Fire Department
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Terrell Taylor is a 41237 - Battalion Fire Chief Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). 2024 total compensation came to $167,065.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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William M Blosser is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $167,042.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph G Stagliano serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $167,006.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Christopher Caisse works as a Assistant Fire Chief for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. Christopher earned $167,000 in 2021.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Quick holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $166,989.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Clark O Cathey works as a Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. John earned $166,954 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Stagliano holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,829.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian J Runge holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $166,813.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Carl Mallory works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 35 years of service. Carl earned $166,683 in 2022.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lamont M Clark serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,655.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Vincent W Bailey works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. Vincent earned $166,588 in 2025.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Glenn Maldeis serves as a N/A. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $166,573.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Gregory serves as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $166,473.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Derrick Wilmering is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $166,453.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Charline Stokes works as a Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 26 years). Charline earned $166,442 in 2014.
00118 - Director, IT & Communications - Fire/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shontee Hart serves as a 00118 - Director, IT & Communications - Fire. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 26 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $166,437.
Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mathew L Lilli serves as a Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,428.
N/A/Fire Department
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Louis Lago works as a N/A for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 39 years. Louis earned $166,383 in 2024.
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. They have served since 1999 (about 24 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $166,226.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Johnson serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $166,161.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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John Neuberger holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 31 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $166,097.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Lauren C Conner is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $166,095.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Justin Wingate is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). 2024 total compensation came to $166,049.
10214 - Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Roman Clark works as a 10214 - Assistant Fire Chief for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 45 years. Roman earned $165,996 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond D Whitehead is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years. 2025 total compensation came to $165,988.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Darby works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 28 years). Jeffrey earned $165,966 in 2023.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey A Baker is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $165,916.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Anthony Mcleod works as a 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Anthony earned $165,910 in 2024.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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Eugene Hughes works as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 22 years. Eugene earned $165,899 in 2023.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Pheloe K Sloan works as a Paramedic, Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Pheloe earned $165,881 in 2025.