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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41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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William Mccarren holds the role of 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 35 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $164,139.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Scott A Novack serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $164,118.
Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Cook serves as a Fire Lieutenant Suppression. They have served since 1982 (about 39 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $164,001.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Nicolas Seaman is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. 2025 total compensation came to $163,959.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robin E Goff holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $163,902.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Therman White is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $163,898.
Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory Maddox serves as a Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2004 (about 17 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $163,818.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Cody T Gabriele holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $163,800.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Hudgins serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. They have served since 1994 (about 27 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $163,778.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Menikheim is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years). 2024 total compensation came to $163,774.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Brian Canary works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Brian earned $163,749 in 2024.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew C Dimick serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,502.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Harry Conway is a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 22 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $163,477.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Arthur Washington works as a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Arthur earned $163,414 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dominic J Mack is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). 2025 total compensation came to $163,394.
Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk Management/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tarnisha Lee serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Safety and Risk Management. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $163,269.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles Evers holds the role of 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $163,170.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicolas C Hernandez serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $163,152.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Maurer is a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 37 years. 2024 total compensation came to $163,143.
Fire Lieutenant, Oem, Als/Fire Department
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Thea A King is a Fire Lieutenant, Oem, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $163,064.
Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Dausch serves as a Fire Captain Suppression Als. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $163,021.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darryll P Williams serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,923.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Johnson serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $162,904.
Executive Level III/Fire Department
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James Clack holds the role of Executive Level III at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $162,879.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Maurice R Ware is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). 2025 total compensation came to $162,679.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Brian Spina is a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. 2024 total compensation came to $162,654.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Christopher K Johnson holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,486.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Fatima Hawkins holds the role of 41222 - Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $162,483.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Kris L Floyd is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $162,454.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chaz Carter serves as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $162,445.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian T Bennett serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $162,431.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Reuben Daniel Louissaint works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years). Reuben earned $162,326 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Craig S White works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service. Craig earned $162,320 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Derek A Muhly holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $162,286.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Karly Biddison is a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $162,284.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anita M Hagley works as a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service. Anita earned $162,235 in 2025.
41279 - Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Vaughn Kaszak holds the role of 41279 - Fire Captain, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $162,031.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Caldwell serves as a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator Supp Als. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $162,015.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Thomas Bower holds the role of 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 28 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $161,849.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Charles W Mueller holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,740.