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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911 Operator/Fire Department
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Hayley Exner holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 3 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $46,877.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Richard Wood serves as a Na. Hired in 2003, they have about 20 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $46,875.
Office Support Specialist III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tanya Y Howard serves as a Office Support Specialist III. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,869.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Melissa Crews serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,864.
33295 - Permit and Records Technician II/Fire Department
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Tammie Maynard holds the role of 33295 - Permit and Records Technician II at Fire Department. Hired in 2013, they have about 9 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $46,863.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Sherry Hyde is a Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 1997 (about 14 years). 2011 total compensation came to $46,772.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tracy Frank serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $46,699.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Douglas 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 $46,689.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jason Pickett works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 4 years of service. Jason earned $46,649 in 2011.
62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P/Fire Department
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Randall Root is a 62712 - Paramedic, Emt-P at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $46,538.
HR Assistant II/Fire Department
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Tracey Williams works as a HR Assistant II for Fire Department. They have served since 1996 (about 18 years). Tracey earned $46,532 in 2014.
Accounting Assistant III/Fire Department
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Aleta Bryant is a Accounting Assistant III at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 32 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $46,456.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Sarah Graslewicz works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Sarah earned $46,299 in 2025.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Burnette serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $46,291.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick O'Connor works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Patrick earned $46,288 in 2014.
Na/Fire Department
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Jay Goldman works as a Na for Fire Department. They have served since 1987 (about 36 years). Jay earned $46,228 in 2023.
33411 - Public Information Officer I/Fire Department
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Carl Pierce is a 33411 - Public Information Officer I at Fire Department. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service. 2024 total compensation came to $46,162.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Mackenzie Gump is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about a year of service. 2023 total compensation came to $46,074.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Adam Koren-Roth holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $46,049.
Na/Fire Department
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Tyeshia Wilson works as a Na for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 3 years. Tyeshia earned $46,012 in 2022.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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David Brown works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). David earned $45,996 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Hudson holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $45,938.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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John Ehrgood holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). In 2014, their total compensation was $45,846.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ryan Swartz works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. Ryan earned $45,831 in 2012.
33213 - Office Support Specialist III/Fire Department
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Tanya Howard is a 33213 - Office Support Specialist III at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years). 2024 total compensation came to $45,827.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Reilly is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $45,789.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Beau Schreiber 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 $45,704.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Charles Snow works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. Charles earned $45,678 in 2012.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Keemberly Antunez is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $45,669.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Alexander Meade holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,665.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Tristan Tricarico works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Tristan earned $45,660 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Stephen Mason holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $45,622.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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John Nasuti holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $45,595.
Secretary III/Fire Department
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Wilma Bayne is a Secretary III at Fire Department. Hired in 1982, they have about 30 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $45,562.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Petz serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $45,518.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Steven Smearman holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 3 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $45,511.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Victoria Young works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about a year). Victoria earned $45,510 in 2023.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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April Holland is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $45,502.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Swab serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $45,459.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Christopher Wildberger is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). 2012 total compensation came to $45,427.