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/Fire Department
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Nathan Sampson 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 $37,959.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Curtis Johnson serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,889.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jerrod Richardson is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $37,867.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Duane Hull is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. 2012 total compensation came to $37,784.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Morris works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. John earned $37,671 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Cridlin holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $37,665.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alexandra Kovalevski serves as a Paramedic, Emt-P. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $37,645.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Aaron Marchanti holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). In 2012, their total compensation was $37,626.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Samantha Lovin is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about a year). 2022 total compensation came to $37,625.
Na/Fire Department
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Michael Bennett is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 30 years. 2023 total compensation came to $37,617.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Dylan Baumgardner works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Dylan earned $37,534 in 2012.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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Adrian Barbour works as a Paramedic Crt for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 13 years. Adrian earned $37,530 in 2011.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Janiqua Smith 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 $37,457.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Andrew Schaefer is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. 2012 total compensation came to $37,414.
Office Assistant III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Linda Parsons serves as a Office Assistant III. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 27 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $37,410.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Dewan works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. John earned $37,368 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Mason Perkins serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $37,340.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Bruce Lopez is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $37,303.
N/A/Fire Department
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Charlene Brown holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $37,293.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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James Kusner works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 2 years). James earned $37,206 in 2012.
Office Support Specialist III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tanya Howard serves as a Office Support Specialist III. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $37,184.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Adam Freet is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $37,150.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Robert Sheppard is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $37,049.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Smidga is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. 2012 total compensation came to $37,025.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Boyd is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. 2012 total compensation came to $37,011.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Timothy Ferguson works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Timothy earned $36,999 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jon Evans is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $36,951.
Contract Service Specialist II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Daniel Ramos serves as a Contract Service Specialist II. They have served since 2013 (about a year). Their 2014 pay totaled $36,917.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Leone serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $36,908.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Larmore is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. 2012 total compensation came to $36,902.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patrick Reynolds serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Their 2012 pay totaled $36,892.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christopher Matz holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. In 2012, their total compensation was $36,892.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Prince Kiepea holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). In 2012, their total compensation was $36,859.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Lindsay Vanmiddlesworth works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Lindsay earned $36,846 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Stagliano holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). In 2012, their total compensation was $36,829.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chad Hines serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Their 2012 pay totaled $36,823.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Tyler Albertson works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Tyler earned $36,806 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Graves is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 2 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $36,769.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Devin Mckenzie 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 $36,748.
N/A/Fire Department
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Donald Collins is a N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 18 years. 2024 total compensation came to $36,686.