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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Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard F Langford serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,603.
Operations Manager II (Non-Civil)/Fire Department
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Tenea L Reddick works as a Operations Manager II (Non-Civil) for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Tenea earned $177,576 in 2025.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Meghan L Dimick works as a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Meghan earned $177,464 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stash A Wisniewski serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $177,215.
Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services/Fire Department
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Roy Redd works as a Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 25 years. Roy earned $176,952 in 2021.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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David Omalley is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 35 years. 2021 total compensation came to $176,934.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Kenyonna Samuels works as a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). Kenyonna earned $176,882 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Biddison holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,837.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dean Denning serves as a 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,825.
N/A/Fire Department
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Wayne Brubach works as a N/A for Fire Department. Hired in 1993, they have about 31 years of service. Wayne earned $176,753 in 2024.
41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stash Wisniewski serves as a 41297 - Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $176,642.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sarah Dausch serves as a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,638.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Brashewitz serves as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 40 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,563.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Carlton Pinkney is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). 2024 total compensation came to $176,544.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Ronnie Atkinson works as a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 19 years. Ronnie earned $176,476 in 2022.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher L Quick is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $176,441.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Franklin Burgess serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $176,304.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Adrika E Dashiell works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Adrika earned $176,240 in 2025.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, John Macken serves as a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $176,167.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy M Mcdowell serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $175,965.
41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor/Fire Department
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Arthur Kirk works as a 41204 - Fire Dispatch Supervisor for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Arthur earned $175,912 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Roger A Steger works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Roger earned $175,711 in 2025.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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William R Britcher is a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 40 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $175,677.
Fire Captain, Safety and Risk Management/Fire Department
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Peter B Swann is a Fire Captain, Safety and Risk Management at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $175,571.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas J Barnes holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $175,491.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Erik R Ryan is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $175,455.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Dominique D Scott is a Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $175,341.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Jason Turner works as a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). Jason earned $175,304 in 2023.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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William Britcher is a 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 38 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $175,173.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Blosser serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $175,113.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kevin Hubbe works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. Kevin earned $174,991 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Cook serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 1982 (about 42 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $174,969.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Vernon G Tudor holds the role of Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $174,941.
Fire Dispatch Administrator/Fire Department
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Sterling W Bailey works as a Fire Dispatch Administrator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years. Sterling earned $174,872 in 2025.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Scott B Parrott works as a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years). Scott earned $174,797 in 2025.
41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services/Fire Department
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Dennis Dawson is a 41221 - Fire Lieutenant Invstg & Prev Services at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 19 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $174,694.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason Schultz works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Jason earned $174,614 in 2024.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Lee Morgan is a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $174,528.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Travis A Frazier works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Travis earned $174,509 in 2025.
Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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Jeffrey E Gibson is a Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years. 2025 total compensation came to $174,414.