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 Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bruce Wilson Ii serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $45,410.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Jones holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $45,399.
33294 - Permits and Records Technician I/Fire Department
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Clinton Worthington works as a 33294 - Permits and Records Technician I for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years). Clinton earned $45,365 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Heinze holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 5 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $45,361.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Dwight White works as a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2021, about a year. Dwight earned $45,333 in 2022.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Alvester Jacobs holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $45,188.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Quenell Brown serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $45,127.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Daniel Polanowski works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 48 years. Daniel earned $45,089 in 2021.
Na/Fire Department
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Laura Washington holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1980, they have about 42 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $45,012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Hunter Fulk holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $44,956.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Taniki Oglesby works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Taniki earned $44,915 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Amad Cabbagestalk is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). 2025 total compensation came to $44,897.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Willis serves as a 911 Operator. Hired in 2017, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $44,869.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Shonnie Thorpe holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 6 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $44,858.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Estate Wilson serves as a Na. Hired in 2011, they have about 12 years of service. Their 2023 pay totaled $44,804.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shirley Kakellos serves as a Na. They have served since 1985 (about 38 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $44,708.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Shantel Jones is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). 2021 total compensation came to $44,631.
62712 - Paramedic Nrp/Fire Department
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Carlos Rodriguez is a 62712 - Paramedic Nrp at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about a year). 2023 total compensation came to $44,626.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Monica Nashan serves as a N/A. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $44,584.
Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Smith serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic Suppress. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $44,551.
Na/Fire Department
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Cheyenne Hammer is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 15 years. 2022 total compensation came to $44,374.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bryan Collins works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 14 years of service. Bryan earned $44,341 in 2021.
Na/Fire Department
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Michael Swann holds the role of Na at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 9 years). In 2023, their total compensation was $44,263.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rudolph Leonard Iii serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $44,072.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Mollie Williams is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years). 2023 total compensation came to $44,049.
Na/Fire Department
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Stephen Paulus is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1990, they have about 32 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $43,800.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Linda Linz holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. In 2021, their total compensation was $43,687.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Maia Merchant holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2014 (about 7 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $43,592.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Angela Holmes is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $43,566.
N/A/Fire Department
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Rebecca Rogers works as a N/A for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Rebecca earned $43,397 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Rebecca Thompson works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Rebecca earned $43,341 in 2025.
Na/Fire Department
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Kendall Hendrix is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 5 years of service. 2022 total compensation came to $43,173.
Na/Fire Department
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Stacy Overby holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 4 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $43,093.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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David Klein works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). David earned $43,037 in 2025.
Personnel Assistant II/Fire Department
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Sharalyn Jenson is a Personnel Assistant II at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. 2012 total compensation came to $42,946.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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George Koerber holds the role of EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,913.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Steven Christensen works as a Paramedic Emt-P for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about a year. Steven earned $42,889 in 2012.
33681 - HR Assistant I (Civil Service)/Fire Department
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Dayvon Smith works as a 33681 - HR Assistant I (Civil Service) for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 4 years. Dayvon earned $42,849 in 2022.
N/A/Fire Department
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Estate Rinaldo holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,793.
Na/Fire Department
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Towanda Byrd-Thompson is a Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 19 years. 2023 total compensation came to $42,734.