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 Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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James Oliver is a Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 34 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $187,415.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jamel A Jones holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $187,371.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Duane Hull serves as a Fire Captain. Hired in 2010, they have about 11 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $187,340.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Peter E Henson serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $187,293.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Burkett is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $187,157.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Anthony Shockney is a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). 2024 total compensation came to $187,097.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Shawn L Keene holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $186,882.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark A Pangborn works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service. Mark earned $186,861 in 2025.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Justin R Wingate works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Justin earned $186,832 in 2025.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Michael Duany works as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years). Michael earned $186,774 in 2024.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Lankford serves as a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant Supp Als. Hired in 1998, they have about 25 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $186,741.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Edward Doll works as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). Edward earned $186,649 in 2023.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic/Fire Department
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Stacy Scardina works as a 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief, EMS Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 25 years. Stacy earned $186,632 in 2024.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew L Blakeley is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. 2025 total compensation came to $186,579.
41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Larry Talley serves as a 41279 - Fire Captain Suppression Als. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $186,486.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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John A Gregory holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $186,282.
10213 - Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Jason Goodwin holds the role of 10213 - Deputy Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $186,115.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Vinson Hagley holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 27 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $186,083.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Sherman R Braxton holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,939.
Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jawan E Yancey works as a Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service. Jawan earned $185,798 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Chon M Bunch is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). 2025 total compensation came to $185,599.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Geoff J Sanders holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $185,591.
10214 - Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Thomas Tosh works as a 10214 - Assistant Fire Chief for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. Thomas earned $185,531 in 2024.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jalonda Johnson holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 22 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $185,479.
N/A/Fire Department
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Grady Jacks holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $185,369.
Operations Director II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Veobia Akilo serves as a Operations Director II. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $185,064.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Steven Stone serves as a N/A. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 42 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $185,035.
Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Edward Doll works as a Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 23 years of service. Edward earned $184,868 in 2021.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Harry J Lancellotti holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $184,765.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jennifer A Triaca-Puller works as a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Jennifer earned $184,668 in 2025.
Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith Kordaz holds the role of Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1991, they have about 30 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $184,097.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Gregory Maddox holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 19 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $184,063.
Na/Fire Department
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Kimberly Donahue is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1991 (about 32 years). 2023 total compensation came to $183,933.
Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Rodney L Holloman holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Investigation and Prevention Services, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,908.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christian Donley serves as a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $183,852.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shawn D Stewart is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $183,795.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Derek D Taylor is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. 2025 total compensation came to $183,790.
Marine Engineer, Fire Department/Fire Department
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David E Savino is a Marine Engineer, Fire Department at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years). 2025 total compensation came to $183,759.
41245 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor Supervisor/Fire Department
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John Kirkner holds the role of 41245 - Fire Emergency Services Instructor Supervisor at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $183,715.
41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Richard Parker holds the role of 41214 - Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 29 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $183,550.