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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41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Chon Bunch holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $159,635.
41284 - Fire Respiratory Apparatus Officer/Fire Department
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Herbert Driscoll holds the role of 41284 - Fire Respiratory Apparatus Officer at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $159,606.
41246 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als/Fire Department
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David Couvillion is a 41246 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $159,528.
Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shana A Haughton serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $159,478.
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This 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression record at Fire Department for Michael Jackson may represent several individuals, totaling $159,433 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel A Clarke holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $159,408.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Shaffer works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 15 years). Nicholas earned $159,379 in 2023.
41246 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als/Fire Department
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John Kirkner is a 41246 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 36 years). 2023 total compensation came to $159,370.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Altieri serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $159,306.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Fleming holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $159,215.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Cate works as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. Thomas earned $159,197 in 2024.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Robert Wilson is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $159,170.
N/A/Fire Department
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Joseph Miller works as a N/A for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 30 years of service. Joseph earned $159,046 in 2024.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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John Macken works as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 21 years of service. John earned $158,994 in 2023.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mario Spiver holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $158,988.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Higley is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $158,959.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Randy M Harvey holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,943.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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John E Henderson works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. John earned $158,943 in 2025.
41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service/Fire Department
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Joseph Miller holds the role of 41254 - Fire Captain Invstgtn & Prev Service at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 29 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $158,882.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alvester T Minor serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $158,827.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Theresa Harp works as a Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 30 years. Theresa earned $158,822 in 2021.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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James Smith is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1989, they have about 32 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $158,815.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Heckrotte serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 32 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $158,731.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Paul Dyches is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). 2024 total compensation came to $158,700.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jalonda Johnson is a 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 25 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $158,658.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jamaal D Booker holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $158,564.
Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Eugene Mccullough is a Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $158,514.
41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Jamaal Booker holds the role of 41277 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,500.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua L Fannon holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,483.
Staff Aide to the Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Wayne Robinson works as a Staff Aide to the Fire Chief for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Wayne earned $158,409 in 2021.
Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Karly Biddison works as a Fire Captain EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 20 years. Karly earned $158,408 in 2021.
Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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James Potteiger is a Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. They have served since 1988 (about 33 years). 2021 total compensation came to $158,408.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Dirusso is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $158,281.
Marine Engineer, Fire Department/Fire Department
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August F Marcellino holds the role of Marine Engineer, Fire Department at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $158,274.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robin Goff serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $158,270.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony M Troy holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $158,265.
41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Franklin Adkins is a 41273 - Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1994 (about 30 years). 2024 total compensation came to $158,199.
41222 - Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als/Fire Department
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Fatima Hawkins holds the role of 41222 - Fire Lieutenant Investigator & Prev Services Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 18 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $158,167.
Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Chaz Carter works as a Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 17 years. Chaz earned $158,134 in 2021.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Bryan Johnson holds the role of 41241 - Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $158,107.