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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10214 - Assistant Fire Chief/Fire Department
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Kensington White holds the role of 10214 - Assistant Fire Chief at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,763.
41211 - Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Warehime is a 41211 - Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 37 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $188,648.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael P Wood works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years). Michael earned $188,646 in 2025.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Chris Bolesta is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $188,641.
41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als/Fire Department
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Brett Segal holds the role of 41278 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression, Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $188,549.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Anthony T Baka works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service. Anthony earned $188,526 in 2025.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chad Canary serves as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $188,507.
Fire Prevention Inspector I/Fire Department
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Quincy L Sheridan works as a Fire Prevention Inspector I for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years). Quincy earned $188,390 in 2025.
N/A/Fire Department
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Carlton Gibson works as a N/A for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. Carlton earned $188,302 in 2024.
62711 - Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Tyra Banks works as a 62711 - Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 18 years). Tyra earned $188,102 in 2024.
41213 - Fire Captain Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, William Hudson serves as a 41213 - Fire Captain Suppression. They have served since 1991 (about 33 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $188,092.
41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Billy Brown holds the role of 41296 - Fire Pump Operator Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $187,934.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Byron Black works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years). Byron earned $187,869 in 2024.
41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression/Fire Department
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Edward Kohlhepp works as a 41212 - Fire Lieutenant, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 1986 (about 38 years). Edward earned $187,862 in 2024.
41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P/Fire Department
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Jonathan Brooks works as a 41242 - Fire Captain EMS Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Jonathan earned $187,711 in 2024.