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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Jeremy Charles Thomas works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Jeremy earned $197,521 in 2025.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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Frank Deems is a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 29 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $197,500.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Keith W Townsend is a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $197,415.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Billy A Brown works as a Fire Pump Operator, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. Billy earned $196,963 in 2025.
41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronnie Atkinson serves as a 41241 - Fire Lieutenant EMS Emt-P. They have served since 2003 (about 20 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $196,798.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Randolph E Williams works as a Fire Captain, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years). Randolph earned $196,709 in 2025.
Fire Respiratory Apparatus Officer/Fire Department
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Herbert D Driscoll is a Fire Respiratory Apparatus Officer at Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). 2025 total compensation came to $196,622.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond E Edsall works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years. Raymond earned $196,509 in 2025.
Fire Captain, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Larry M Talley works as a Fire Captain, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years. Larry earned $196,509 in 2025.
Na/Fire Department
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Kenneth Mcneill holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $196,378.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kenneth J Stasko serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $196,064.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Dennis W Winterwerp works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years). Dennis earned $195,999 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel S Biddison is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years. 2025 total compensation came to $195,827.
Fire Pump Operator, Suppression/Fire Department
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Ronald E Garrett holds the role of Fire Pump Operator, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,595.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kirk Thomas serves as a N/A. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 29 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $195,464.
Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jonathan A Brooks is a Fire Captain, EMS, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years. 2025 total compensation came to $195,441.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Cianferano works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Anthony earned $195,412 in 2025.
Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kenya A Johnson holds the role of Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $195,099.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Burkett serves as a Fire Captain, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $194,827.
N/A/Fire Department
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Deidre Weems holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $194,760.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory R Mullins works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). Gregory earned $194,753 in 2025.
N/A/Fire Department
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Christopher Caisse works as a N/A for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years). Christopher earned $194,746 in 2024.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas A Skinner serves as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $194,643.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Derrick L Potts is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). 2025 total compensation came to $194,446.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward N Kohlhepp is a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years). 2025 total compensation came to $194,401.
10214 - Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Charles Svehla serves as a 10214 - Assistant Fire Chief. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 42 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $194,354.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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Teneka C Golson holds the role of Paramedic, Crt at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $194,094.
Paramedic, Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric B Jones serves as a Paramedic, Crt. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $193,868.
Battalion Fire Chief Als/Fire Department
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Charles Grantland is a Battalion Fire Chief Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $193,863.
Na/Fire Department
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Matthew Dubois is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1998 (about 25 years). 2023 total compensation came to $193,839.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Taylor holds the role of 41212 - Fire Lieutenant Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 33 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $193,792.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Thomas Skinner is a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years. 2024 total compensation came to $193,713.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Anthony G Mcleod works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. Anthony earned $193,652 in 2025.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jason M Schultz holds the role of Fire Lieutenant, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $193,637.
Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Daniel R Edwards works as a Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). Daniel earned $193,606 in 2025.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Phillip Manning serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $193,524.
Fire Commander/Fire Department
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Sean E Eames is a Fire Commander at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. 2025 total compensation came to $193,216.
41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jacob Gelder is a 41282 - Battalion Fire Chief, Als, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. 2024 total compensation came to $193,203.
Fire Captain, Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark S Lemmon is a Fire Captain, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years). 2025 total compensation came to $193,165.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression/Fire Department
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Gregory Maddox holds the role of 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $193,012.