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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41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Devonte Macklin serves as a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter. They have served since 2023 (under a year). Their 2023 pay totaled $17,804.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Merkel works as a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have under a year of service. Matthew earned $17,804 in 2023.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Kwesi Palmer is a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (under a year). 2023 total compensation came to $17,804.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Steve Reeder works as a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (under a year). Steve earned $17,804 in 2023.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Zachary Samios-Uy is a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (under a year). 2023 total compensation came to $17,804.
Na/Fire Department
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Chrystel Sanders works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 3 years). Chrystel earned $17,804 in 2022.
Contract Services Specialist II/Fire Department
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Robert L Mcmillen is a Contract Services Specialist II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $17,804.
Na/Fire Department
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Brandi Richmond is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 9 years. 2023 total compensation came to $17,802.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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William Demand holds the role of 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (under a year). In 2023, their total compensation was $17,779.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Kori Brooks holds the role of 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (under a year). In 2023, their total compensation was $17,776.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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James Joyce is a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, under a year. 2023 total compensation came to $17,776.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Jacob Nelson holds the role of 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have under a year of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,776.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Melissa Crews serves as a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter. Hired in 2023, they have under a year of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,776.
N/A/Fire Department
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Estate Pitts works as a N/A for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Estate earned $17,504 in 2024.
N/A/Fire Department
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Tyshiek Tyler-White works as a N/A for Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Tyshiek earned $17,043 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Marcellino is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about a year of service. 2011 total compensation came to $17,028.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Frederick Caramiello holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about a year). In 2011, their total compensation was $16,975.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jason Scott holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about a year). In 2011, their total compensation was $16,945.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Andre Jacobs holds the role of EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about a year. In 2021, their total compensation was $16,136.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Glaviano holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $16,021.
N/A/Fire Department
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Gregory Thompson is a N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (under a year). 2024 total compensation came to $15,781.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Chaz Carter is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2004 (about 7 years). 2011 total compensation came to $15,715.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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William Caudle is a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (under a year). 2022 total compensation came to $15,706.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Ward serves as a Na. They have served since 2007 (about 15 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $15,233.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Hay serves as a N/A. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $15,210.
N/A/Fire Department
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Devon Budzinski holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $15,085.
Secretary III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Dorothy Williams serves as a Secretary III. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,998.
N/A/Fire Department
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Danesha Keys holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,942.
Na/Fire Department
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Tara Hartsel-Burrell holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 2 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $14,929.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Foster Jr holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,916.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Hiram Smith holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,878.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Aidan Ritter works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Aidan earned $14,746 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kelly Mcgowan serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,721.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darrick West serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $14,719.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Brian Aretz holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (under a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $14,716.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Benjamin Bishop works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Benjamin earned $14,716 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Chew holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,716.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Steven Davis works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Steven earned $14,716 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dakota Hart holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,716.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Scott works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (under a year). Jonathan earned $14,716 in 2024.