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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EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Robert Mapes serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,497.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nile Carter works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Nile earned $39,466 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Major works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Jeffrey earned $39,453 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Marquise Pryor is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $39,430.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Shane Dugan works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Shane earned $39,420 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Starrs works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Michael earned $39,420 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Keith Margiotta works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 2 years of service. Keith earned $39,393 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kiani Bailey serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,390.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tasha Mcmanus works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Tasha earned $39,390 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Timothy Eckert works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. Timothy earned $39,390 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Shymansky is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $39,381.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Iyal Preiss works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Iyal earned $39,335 in 2024.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Shamika Hope is a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (under a year). 2024 total compensation came to $39,202.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tiffany M. Simmons serves as a 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,127.
HR Assistant I (Civil Service)/Fire Department
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Dayvon Smith holds the role of HR Assistant I (Civil Service) at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $38,934.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jesse Mccullough is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 2 years). 2012 total compensation came to $38,932.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Shane Horn works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 2 years of service. Shane earned $38,918 in 2012.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Sumayyah Evans works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Sumayyah earned $38,866 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Cody Gabriele 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 $38,781.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kayla Briscoe holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $38,758.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Mark Goldstein works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Mark earned $38,727 in 2012.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, April Holland serves as a Na. They have served since 2018 (about 4 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $38,701.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Scott Klein works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Scott earned $38,674 in 2012.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Anthony Gunther is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. 2025 total compensation came to $38,668.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Carlo Elter is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 2 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $38,666.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Jacqueline Olsen works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. Jacqueline earned $38,660 in 2023.
Accounting Assistant III/Fire Department
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Darschell Washington holds the role of Accounting Assistant III at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 8 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $38,610.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Bredehoft works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 2 years). Matthew earned $38,561 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jasmine Dacosta serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 2 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $38,512.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Marquest Coleman is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. 2012 total compensation came to $38,437.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Timothy Perkins serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 28 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $38,436.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Steven Burkhart holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 2 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $38,324.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Randolph Williams serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Their 2012 pay totaled $38,273.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Randall serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2010 (about 2 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $38,246.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Sean Lewis works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 2 years of service. Sean earned $38,200 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Greely serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $38,152.
Na/Fire Department
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Gary Toskes holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1985, they have about 38 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $38,112.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Darrell Oliver works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 2 years of service. Darrell earned $38,093 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Malone holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 2 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $38,076.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Mitchell Reynolds is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $38,033.