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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Duronte Frederick is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $35,641.
Records and Payroll Manager/Fire Department
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Melina Prieto works as a Records and Payroll Manager for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year. Melina earned $35,627 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Tylandis Palmer works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Tylandis earned $35,572 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Timothy Moffett is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $35,561.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Lewis Berkeley is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. 2012 total compensation came to $35,543.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Naim Abdal-Rahim serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Their 2012 pay totaled $35,538.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kori Richardson serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $35,513.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Eric Reisinger is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. 2012 total compensation came to $35,508.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Nicholas Stefany holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). In 2012, their total compensation was $35,490.
Permits and Records Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Robbins serves as a Permits and Records Technician. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $35,484.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Beans is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $35,403.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Justin Hughes works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Justin earned $35,350 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Zachary Thompson works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Zachary earned $35,333 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Andrew Belfield holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. In 2012, their total compensation was $35,256.
Contract Service Specialist II/Fire Department
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Ryan Mcbyrne holds the role of Contract Service Specialist II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about a year. In 2014, their total compensation was $35,191.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Scott holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. In 2012, their total compensation was $35,117.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Patrick Soucy is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $35,040.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brandon Glaviano is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. 2012 total compensation came to $35,011.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joshua Westervelt works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Joshua earned $35,005 in 2012.
N/A/Fire Department
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James Huh holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $34,969.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Berube holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). In 2012, their total compensation was $34,929.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Edward Jones is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $34,906.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Richard Withers is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $34,906.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Cyndra Bass is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $34,901.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sheritha Mclean serves as a Na. Hired in 2018, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $34,851.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Matthew Didomenico serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Their 2012 pay totaled $34,721.
Na/Fire Department
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Michael Hammond is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 37 years. 2022 total compensation came to $34,709.
HR Assistant I/Fire Department
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Julie Torres holds the role of HR Assistant I at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 7 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $34,584.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Blair is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $34,518.
Office Support Specialist III/Fire Department
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Jeanette Carter is a Office Support Specialist III at Fire Department. Hired in 2020, they have about a year of service. 2021 total compensation came to $34,446.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Dale New Jr works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Dale earned $34,370 in 2012.
Permits and Records Technician/Fire Department
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Alicia Brown is a Permits and Records Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 6 years. 2014 total compensation came to $34,369.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Katrice Freamon is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). 2021 total compensation came to $34,343.
Na/Fire Department
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Lloyd Lewins is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. 2023 total compensation came to $34,217.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Keviette Potts is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $34,210.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Thomas Starrs 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 $34,117.
Accounting Assistant III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Lisa Fields serves as a Accounting Assistant III. They have served since 2002 (about 12 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $34,080.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Vinton Moore works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Vinton earned $34,060 in 2012.
Fire Emergency Boat Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Thurlow serves as a Fire Emergency Boat Operator. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 19 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $33,960.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Grzech Jr. is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. 2012 total compensation came to $33,926.