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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Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shaun M Trunk works as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Shaun earned $165,827 in 2025.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph E Astasauskas works as a Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years. Joseph earned $165,689 in 2025.
Fire Captain Oem Als/Fire Department
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Scott Brillman is a Fire Captain Oem Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $165,671.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Rumber serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $165,626.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenyonna T Samuels serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $165,578.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David S Rumber serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $165,524.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Smith serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $165,513.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Louis Lago holds the role of 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 38 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $165,469.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Ameer M Shaheedpeace works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Ameer earned $165,392 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Vinson Hagley works as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 25 years). Vinson earned $165,328 in 2021.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Barnes is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years. 2024 total compensation came to $165,283.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Paul A Dyches serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,197.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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William Jasper is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 27 years). 2021 total compensation came to $165,162.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Charles Cheelsman Iii holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 34 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $165,109.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph T Bloom serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $165,063.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas R Artis works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years). Thomas earned $165,046 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Therman D White is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $165,021.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Richard Langford holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,919.
Marine Pilot, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew E Doyle serves as a Marine Pilot, Als. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $164,901.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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David Stroup holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $164,901.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Glenn Kukucka works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1985 (about 39 years). Glenn earned $164,818 in 2024.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Christopher Johnson is a Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 16 years). 2021 total compensation came to $164,790.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Carrie Naylor is a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $164,771.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Bradley Lust is a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). 2024 total compensation came to $164,567.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Hogan serves as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,558.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Kohlhepp holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 37 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $164,557.
10213 - Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Thomas Tosh holds the role of 10213 - Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 28 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $164,520.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael D Morales holds the role of Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $164,481.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alvester Minor is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $164,430.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Travis Curtis is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). 2024 total compensation came to $164,352.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Sears is a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. 2024 total compensation came to $164,347.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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John Caldwell holds the role of 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $164,330.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin A Higley is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years). 2025 total compensation came to $164,326.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Meaghan Ryan is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $164,315.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Del Holmes serves as a 41222 - Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $164,206.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Dominique Scott works as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Dominique earned $164,204 in 2024.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Joshua Evans works as a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 16 years of service. Joshua earned $164,177 in 2022.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph A Stewart serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $164,164.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shaun Trunk holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $164,160.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Palmer works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Robert earned $164,142 in 2024.