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
Page 3
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Justin Riggin serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $36,683.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Andrew Lebed serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $36,666.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Tre'Von Johnson is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $36,636.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Edward Levendosky works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 2 years of service. Edward earned $36,634 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
James Emery is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $36,584.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jonathan Noble 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 $36,572.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Rebekah Carter serves as a Fire Dispatcher. They have served since 2013 (about a year). Their 2014 pay totaled $36,556.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Michael Lilli serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Their 2012 pay totaled $36,506.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Richard Klocko works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 2 years of service. Richard earned $36,460 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Ryan Ward 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 $36,455.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Patrick Luft works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Patrick earned $36,427 in 2023.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Marcus Cartledge works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Marcus earned $36,414 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Maurice Ware is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $36,389.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Philip Bankins holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. In 2012, their total compensation was $36,339.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Michael Lyons is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 2 years). 2012 total compensation came to $36,327.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Kristian Short is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $36,308.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Dylan Patterson is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). 2012 total compensation came to $36,274.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Ronald Herr is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $36,245.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Jacob Nowakowski works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Jacob earned $36,202 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Juan Wilson is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $36,145.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Brian Bennett serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $36,081.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Gregory Maple is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $36,070.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Juan Rodriguez holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). In 2012, their total compensation was $36,062.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Howard Mccauley 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 $36,052.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Joseph Solecki is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $36,041.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Matt Bowling 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 $36,030.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Joseph Wilt serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Their 2012 pay totaled $35,973.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Brian Hooper serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $35,964.
Na/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Ellisha Johnson is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 4 years). 2022 total compensation came to $35,950.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Sean O'Rourke serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $35,937.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Mark Slaski holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. In 2012, their total compensation was $35,921.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
David Hahn holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. In 2012, their total compensation was $35,851.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Kristopher Ward 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 $35,838.
Executive Level I/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Shannon Egan is a Executive Level I at Fire Department. Hired in 2013, they have about a year of service. 2014 total compensation came to $35,806.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Todd Waszelewski works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. Todd earned $35,806 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Michael Gaskill serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2009, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $35,779.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
David Graham is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. 2012 total compensation came to $35,779.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Christopher Peters 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 $35,701.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
At Fire Department, Robert Fields serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $35,688.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
Source-specific fields
Christopher Krueger works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. Christopher earned $35,684 in 2012.