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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N/A/Fire Department
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Sharonlynn Kaczynski is a N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 44 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $33,908.
Na/Fire Department
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Arnold Schultz holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 36 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $33,881.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Alan Berkley Sr. works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2000 (about 12 years). Alan earned $33,691 in 2012.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sarah Knight serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,675.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Devonte Weaver 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 $33,562.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Edward Tabor holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). In 2012, their total compensation was $33,465.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Taniki Oglesby is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $33,465.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Tristan Tricarico works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Tristan earned $33,463 in 2012.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Cynthia Jennings serves as a 33351 - 911 Operator. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $33,441.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Andrew Swab 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 $33,392.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Gary Lambert is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. 2012 total compensation came to $33,387.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Montague serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Their 2012 pay totaled $33,341.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Zan Ford 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 $33,271.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Russell Brock is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $33,271.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darrel Blount serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 4 years. Their 2022 pay totaled $33,217.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Hogan is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. 2012 total compensation came to $33,215.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Nelson serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $33,178.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christopher Hudson works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Christopher earned $33,084 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Nickoles serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Their 2012 pay totaled $33,058.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Armiger serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 29 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $33,057.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Nicholas Steen works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Nicholas earned $33,029 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Shedlock works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Michael earned $33,005 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wendell Singleton serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $32,971.
Office Assistant III/Fire Department
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Bernadette Chambers is a Office Assistant III at Fire Department. They have served since 1980 (about 31 years). 2011 total compensation came to $32,921.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Bernard Leach is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $32,896.
Na/Fire Department
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Caroline Lewis is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about a year). 2022 total compensation came to $32,887.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Douglas Peth serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2011 (about a year). Their 2012 pay totaled $32,877.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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James Murray 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 $32,873.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brandon Johnson is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. 2012 total compensation came to $32,830.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric Bosak serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $32,827.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Chelsea Woods holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $32,814.
Na/Fire Department
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Charles Beal holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 34 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $32,781.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Beau Schreiber serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Their 2012 pay totaled $32,741.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Belgio is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $32,662.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Ellis is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about a year). 2012 total compensation came to $32,650.
Na/Fire Department
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Gary Stoltz works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 1989 (about 34 years). Gary earned $32,616 in 2023.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Richard Jackson holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $32,591.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Linda Snowden serves as a Na. They have served since 2006 (about 16 years). Their 2022 pay totaled $32,572.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Ehrgood 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 $32,545.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Benjamin Sauder serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2011, they have about a year of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $32,503.