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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41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Tashawna Holland is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $49,355.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Aaron Riley is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. 2021 total compensation came to $49,353.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joshua Westervelt holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. In 2014, their total compensation was $49,283.
Public Information Officer I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carl Pierce serves as a Public Information Officer I. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,236.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kirk Confair serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $49,211.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Ceiri serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 3 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $49,170.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Wilfredo Fermin works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Wilfredo earned $49,143 in 2024.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, David Ryan serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $49,129.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Gary Maddox is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about a year. 2022 total compensation came to $49,089.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Damon Puskarich serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Matthew Garitty works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Matthew earned $49,022 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Tia Griffin is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). 2012 total compensation came to $48,953.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Edwards works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Anthony earned $48,937 in 2024.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Wayne Robinson Jr holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $48,928.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Angela Bull is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $48,869.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Alan Berkley Sr. serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 14 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $48,793.
Na/Fire Department
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Juan Rodriguez works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 11 years). Juan earned $48,756 in 2022.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ivy Hailey serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $48,732.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Raymond Bally holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,690.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kyle Bowers serves as a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $48,690.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Percy Neaves is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 9 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $48,614.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Karl Zemany holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,604.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shonnie Thorpe serves as a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $48,594.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Pitts serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $48,558.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Lee Morgan works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. Lee earned $48,531 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Martiera Kelly is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 6 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $48,496.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brant Woodhouse is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $48,449.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Eric Reisinger serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $48,411.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Douglas Peth holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $48,411.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Amla Johnson is a Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $48,406.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Duane Brown is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). 2012 total compensation came to $48,393.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Jasmine Thomas works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 4 years. Jasmine earned $48,365 in 2022.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dominic Hay is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $48,354.
N/A/Fire Department
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Ricky Vienna holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,341.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Keith Jackson serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,314.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Dice is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). 2014 total compensation came to $48,292.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Charlene Walker holds the role of 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $48,289.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Shannon Taylor is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $48,279.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Michael Mckay works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Michael earned $48,274 in 2024.
33295 - Permits and Records Technician II/Fire Department
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Jozette Smith holds the role of 33295 - Permits and Records Technician II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,210.