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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Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Charles Williams Jr holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 10 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $58,794.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Kevin Hubbe holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $58,784.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Shawn Dwyer serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $58,777.
34133 - Accounting Assistant III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Phyllis Edwards serves as a 34133 - Accounting Assistant III. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,760.
Na/Fire Department
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Alyssa Courtney is a Na at Fire Department. Hired in 2017, they have about 6 years of service. 2023 total compensation came to $58,760.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brian Gizinski serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $58,727.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Donshella Small holds the role of Fire Dispatcher at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 18 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $58,725.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Selena Kemp serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $58,718.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Jason Pickett is a Fire Lieutenant at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $58,713.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Adam Glassman holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2003 (about 8 years). In 2011, their total compensation was $58,708.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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India Dehaney holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $58,680.
N/A/Fire Department
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Eric Williams holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 1986, they have about 38 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $58,674.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Christopher Thomas serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $58,662.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Derrick Barton is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 13 years. 2012 total compensation came to $58,643.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Joseph Russo Iv holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $58,643.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Donald Quarles Jr is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 1999 (about 12 years). 2011 total compensation came to $58,637.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Zakiayah Martin holds the role of Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $58,635.
Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als/Fire Department
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Brian Simpkins Jr is a Fire Emerg Vehicle Driver,Als at Fire Department. Hired in 2002, they have about 9 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $58,626.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jeffrey Hartsock is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $58,625.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Phillip Manning is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $58,619.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stacy Overby serves as a 911 Operator. They have served since 2015 (about 6 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $58,618.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Joseph Mekins Iii serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. They have served since 2005 (about 6 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $58,613.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Patrick Murphy is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). 2012 total compensation came to $58,604.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Douglas Cloman Ii is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $58,600.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Stephen Plantholt works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1977, about 34 years. Stephen earned $58,588 in 2011.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Andrew Pallante is a Fire Pump Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $58,586.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Allen Jones is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. They have served since 2002 (about 9 years). 2011 total compensation came to $58,575.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Jeremy Branch works as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Jeremy earned $58,573 in 2025.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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David Cosenza Jr holds the role of Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 5 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $58,568.
Fire Pump Operator/Fire Department
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Francisco Carreras works as a Fire Pump Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. Francisco earned $58,561 in 2012.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Wayne Hill serves as a Firefighter. Hired in 1984, they have about 27 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $58,557.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Selwyn Shields works as a Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 1976, they have about 35 years of service. Selwyn earned $58,557 in 2011.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Kevin Wiley is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 7 years. 2012 total compensation came to $58,543.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Thomas Sasamoto is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years). 2024 total compensation came to $58,541.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Kirk Confair works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. They have served since 2018 (about 4 years). Kirk earned $58,536 in 2022.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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William Johnson works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 4 years. William earned $58,498 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Turner serves as a EMT Firefighter, Suppression. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,496.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nathan Meissner serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 9 years. Their 2012 pay totaled $58,486.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver/Fire Department
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Cory Walters is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Driver at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 5 years. 2012 total compensation came to $58,486.
Fire Lieutenant/Fire Department
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Damond Hall-Carter works as a Fire Lieutenant for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 6 years. Damond earned $58,484 in 2012.