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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Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Walter S Stanfield serves as a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,507.
41287 - Fire Captain Safety & Risk Mgm/Fire Department
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John Boblits holds the role of 41287 - Fire Captain Safety & Risk Mgm at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 33 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $183,389.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als/Fire Department
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Michael G Galliher holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression Als at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $183,353.
Fire Captain/Fire Department
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Gregory D Leftwich holds the role of Fire Captain at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $183,349.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenya Johnson serves as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp. They have served since 2002 (about 21 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $183,327.
Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael W Hineline serves as a Fire Prevention Inspector I, Als. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,288.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan E Fleming is a Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $183,167.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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David Omalley holds the role of 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 38 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $183,085.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Jason Goodwin holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 18 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $182,988.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Carrie Naylor works as a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service. Carrie earned $182,987 in 2024.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp/Fire Department
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Sherman Braxton works as a 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief Als Supp for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). Sherman earned $182,780 in 2023.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Maurice L Taylor is a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $182,745.
Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Timothy Cullen holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $182,702.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tyra S Banks serves as a Paramedic, Crt. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,553.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey J Carnes serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $182,551.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Douglas J Warehime serves as a Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $182,551.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Rashad Taylor holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $182,549.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard A Altieri serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $182,504.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Darby serves as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $182,349.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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John Damario works as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 36 years of service. John earned $182,227 in 2023.
Marine Engineer, Fire Department/Fire Department
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Jeffrey S Mengel works as a Marine Engineer, Fire Department for Fire Department. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). Jeffrey earned $182,174 in 2025.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Lawrence Faries is a 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. 2024 total compensation came to $182,122.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Gary M Langford Jr. works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Gary earned $181,998 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marcus S Cartledge holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $181,977.
Fire Captain, Safety and Risk Management/Fire Department
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Tyuana R Spencer works as a Fire Captain, Safety and Risk Management for Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Tyuana earned $181,936 in 2025.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Walter Stanfield works as a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Walter earned $181,553 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Luke M Thomas-Azud works as a Fire Lieutenant, EMS, Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years. Luke earned $181,414 in 2025.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Smith serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 35 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $181,347.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Glenn C Kukucka serves as a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $181,194.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth Haag serves as a Battalion Fire Chief Suppress. Their tenure dates to 1982, about 39 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $181,145.
41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stacy Scardina serves as a 41243 - Battalion Fire Chief EMS Emt-P. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 24 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $181,047.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wayne D Jones serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $181,032.
Marine Engineer, Fire Department/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel R Leitner serves as a Marine Engineer, Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $180,945.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gerald Brooks serves as a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $180,880.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Taylor works as a 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years). Robert earned $180,827 in 2024.
10213 - Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Wallace serves as a 10213 - Deputy Fire Chief. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $180,814.
Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Goldstein is a Battalion Fire Chief, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $180,809.
Battalion Fire Chief Suppress/Fire Department
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Kirk Thomas holds the role of Battalion Fire Chief Suppress at Fire Department. They have served since 1995 (about 26 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $180,798.
Fire Captain Investigation and Prevention Services, Als/Fire Department
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Erica N Wilson is a Fire Captain Investigation and Prevention Services, Als at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. 2025 total compensation came to $180,706.
Fire Dispatch Manager/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cassandra C Chase serves as a Fire Dispatch Manager. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,684.