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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Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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James Flanders works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. James earned $48,139 in 2021.
Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Robert Palmer Iii works as a Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 1995, they have about 19 years of service. Robert earned $48,128 in 2014.
Na/Fire Department
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Christian Dunn holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 15 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $48,117.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Megan Munk is a 33351 - 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $48,105.
Paramedic Crt/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Adam Lazowski serves as a Paramedic Crt. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $48,095.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Stefany holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $48,057.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Devaughn Mckay is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $48,007.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Che'Mira Forman holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $47,984.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Keith Eastman holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 2 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $47,977.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joseph Edwards holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $47,961.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Sajn Anderson serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,944.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Makada Sympton works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 3 years). Makada earned $47,936 in 2022.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nicholas Mcjilton serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,933.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Daniel Hueter works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Daniel earned $47,869 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron King works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Aaron earned $47,843 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Raymond Mennicucci works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 3 years. Raymond earned $47,797 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kyle Johnson holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $47,772.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nicholas Riley 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 $47,756.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Nickoles serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $47,741.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christopher Franklin is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $47,720.
Permit and Records Technician II/Fire Department
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Tammie Lesane works as a Permit and Records Technician II for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. Tammie earned $47,709 in 2021.
Operations Officer IV/Fire Department
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Kimberly Washington holds the role of Operations Officer IV at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, under a year. In 2021, their total compensation was $47,692.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Kristopher Bielecki works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. Kristopher earned $47,662 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Tribbitt 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 $47,631.
N/A/Fire Department
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Tyrone Morris is a N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 1987, they have about 37 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $47,556.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Mark Beil works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. Mark earned $47,551 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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David Goode is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). 2012 total compensation came to $47,544.
Permits and Records Technician I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Clinton Wayne Worthington serves as a Permits and Records Technician I. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,518.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Dontae Janifer holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,514.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jonathan Rozankowski works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Jonathan earned $47,459 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, George Hirsch serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $47,393.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Drayton Riles Jr 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 $47,314.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Tyrone White is a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 3 years. 2022 total compensation came to $47,244.
Na/Fire Department
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Robert Paxton is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1999, they have about 24 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $47,229.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Gellert holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $47,212.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Koty Wright holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 3 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $47,115.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Marc Cashin works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Marc earned $47,053 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Christopher Gobart holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $47,051.
Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Dominick Lazaro holds the role of Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,926.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christian Dunn holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $46,926.