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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Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Benjamin Crosby holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $26,772.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Donald Woolfrey Jr. serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $26,688.
Na/Fire Department
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Crystal Reeder holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about a year). In 2022, their total compensation was $26,580.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Earl Taft serves as a N/A. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $26,521.
Na/Fire Department
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Brittany Brown-Albright is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. 2023 total compensation came to $26,494.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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William Harding works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). William earned $26,211 in 2025.
Na/Fire Department
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Kenneth Newton holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 2 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $26,123.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mark Fox serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 2 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $26,033.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeanette Carter serves as a N/A. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,573.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nya Boyd serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $25,558.
Na/Fire Department
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Barbara Moore is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2001, they have about 21 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $25,467.
Na/Fire Department
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Thomas Lovelist is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 16 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $25,460.
N/A/Fire Department
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Kayla Kea is a N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $25,401.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Richard Garrison Jr is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 18 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $25,037.
N/A/Fire Department
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Ronald Branch holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $24,923.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kenneth Taylor works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Kenneth earned $24,797 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Long holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $24,749.
Na/Fire Department
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Angelique Herbert is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $24,598.
Na/Fire Department
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Joseph Macatee holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 32 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $24,536.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Pieffer serves as a Na. Hired in 2019, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $24,049.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Fire Department
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Jeanette Carter holds the role of 33213 - Office Support Specialist III at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $24,032.
Na/Fire Department
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John Brinkley holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 16 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,778.
Na/Fire Department
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Michael Fields holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 29 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $23,750.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Mark Beil holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $23,541.
10216 - Grant Services Specialist II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lloyd Lewins serves as a 10216 - Grant Services Specialist II. They have served since 2022 (under a year). Their 2022 pay totaled $23,326.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chantelle Robinson serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Their 2012 pay totaled $23,305.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Christopher Smith holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). In 2012, their total compensation was $23,278.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Bradley Lust works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Bradley earned $23,242 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joshua Smith works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Joshua earned $23,207 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brandon Lurry holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. In 2012, their total compensation was $23,128.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Amanda Cherry holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $23,104.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brant Woodhouse works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Brant earned $23,104 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Anthony Cianferano Jr serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Their 2012 pay totaled $22,998.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Theodoropoulos serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Their 2012 pay totaled $22,945.
Na/Fire Department
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Jessica Smith holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2020 (about 2 years). In 2022, their total compensation was $22,887.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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George Hirsch is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $22,884.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jake Chaney is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $22,884.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Greg Kramp holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). In 2012, their total compensation was $22,884.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Baker serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $22,867.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Russo Iv holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $22,863.