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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Operations Officer V/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lisa Wood serves as a Operations Officer V. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $161,722.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Derrick Manning is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. 2024 total compensation came to $161,719.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan P Barrow serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $161,651.
Fire Emergency Services Instructor/Fire Department
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Paul W Anthony holds the role of Fire Emergency Services Instructor at Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $161,519.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dale H New is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $161,494.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason M Leone works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years. Jason earned $161,468 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Paul A Carter is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. 2025 total compensation came to $161,226.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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James A Goss is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $161,213.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Tiaa C Garner works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Tiaa earned $161,179 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey M Savakinas works as a Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Jeffrey earned $161,158 in 2025.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Dranbauer holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $161,146.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Shonnie Thorpe works as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Shonnie earned $161,038 in 2024.
41299 - Fire Apparatus Officer Als/Fire Department
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Gustav Siegel is a 41299 - Fire Apparatus Officer Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. 2024 total compensation came to $161,015.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Sipes works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 28 years). Steven earned $161,000 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jason J Leggette is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $160,971.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jason W Gullion is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $160,942.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Raymond Edsall works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 31 years). Raymond earned $160,926 in 2021.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Raymond Bartock works as a Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 20 years of service. Raymond earned $160,897 in 2021.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas M Hoisington holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $160,788.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Andrew Whitehead holds the role of 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $160,768.
Na/Fire Department
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Avon Bryant is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 32 years). 2023 total compensation came to $160,756.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Andrew J Whitehead is a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $160,671.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Bruce W Lopez is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. 2025 total compensation came to $160,665.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Antaneia Nicole Thomas works as a Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years). Antaneia earned $160,657 in 2025.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Dickinson holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $160,607.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eugene Von Berger serves as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator, Als, Suppression. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $160,539.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Troy holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $160,467.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lacoya Mitz serves as a N/A. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $160,263.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Scelsi works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Michael earned $160,216 in 2024.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Carlton Gibson holds the role of Paramedic Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 15 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $160,186.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jason Stevens holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $159,945.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert O Duckett holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,937.
41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als/Fire Department
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Fatima Hawkins works as a 41225 - Fire Prevention Inspector I Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 17 years of service. Fatima earned $159,915 in 2022.
Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Roman Clark serves as a Assistant Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 44 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $159,892.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Melvin Hopkins is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. 2024 total compensation came to $159,892.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Aaron Simmons is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years. 2024 total compensation came to $159,858.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lee R Morgan serves as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $159,833.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Derek Muhly is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). 2024 total compensation came to $159,719.
Marine Engineer, Fire Department, Als/Fire Department
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Charles W Busl holds the role of Marine Engineer, Fire Department, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $159,702.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Derrick Snyder works as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. Derrick earned $159,657 in 2024.