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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Michael Randall works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2010, they have about 4 years of service. Michael earned $59,258 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Adam Sherman is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $59,231.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Kevin Hamilton Sr works as a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. Kevin earned $59,217 in 2011.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Heather Franklin works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. Heather earned $59,205 in 2011.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Chad Rizzuto serves as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver. They have served since 2003 (about 9 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $59,199.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Richard Clark holds the role of Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2005, they have about 7 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $59,195.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ronald Hudgins Jr works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Ronald earned $59,189 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ian Runkles is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $59,187.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jamal Brown works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. Jamal earned $59,186 in 2012.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Barrow serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2003, they have about 9 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $59,157.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Rodrick Jackson holds the role of Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 10 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $59,148.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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John Williams holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2000, they have about 12 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $59,130.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jason Watson-Dorsey serves as a EMT Firefighter. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $59,106.
Fire Pump Operator Suppression/Fire Department
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Cody Gabriele works as a Fire Pump Operator Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Cody earned $59,080 in 2014.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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David Guercio works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). David earned $59,063 in 2012.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Megan Kain is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. 2024 total compensation came to $59,030.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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William Glascoe is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $59,028.
EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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Stephen Cowan holds the role of EMT Fire Fighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2013 (about 8 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $59,023.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Mason serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2009, they have about 5 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $59,019.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Michael Ferruzzi is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $59,015.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Carl Pasquali holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $59,015.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Cody Demontagnac- Hobson holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,003.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Mckay serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 4 years. Their 2021 pay totaled $58,981.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Rentate Sterrette serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $58,964.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Noah Shin is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $58,955.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Robert Sledgeski is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 38 years. 2011 total compensation came to $58,943.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Gilbert Thompson is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Records show a hire date of 39657600000. 2011 total compensation came to $58,943.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Heselbach serves as a Fire Pump Operator. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 31 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $58,943.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Joshua Drexler holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 8 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $58,933.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tane Finney is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 13 years of service. 2021 total compensation came to $58,910.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Stewart works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). Anthony earned $58,909 in 2021.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tammy Williams works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 6 years. Tammy earned $58,902 in 2022.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Timothy Uhlhorn holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 14 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $58,895.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Daniel Remeikis is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $58,871.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Antone W. Early Jr. holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). In 2025, their total compensation was $58,870.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Phillip Scott Jr works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 14 years. Phillip earned $58,868 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jeffrey Baker serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2007, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $58,868.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Todd Rogers holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2006 (about 5 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $58,864.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Alexis Mack holds the role of 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 5 years. In 2022, their total compensation was $58,816.
33351 - 911 Operator/Fire Department
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Tyrea Hall works as a 33351 - 911 Operator for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Tyrea earned $58,814 in 2024.