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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41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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William Caudle holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $53,416.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Rodney Pate is a 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $53,389.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Larry Talley Jr holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. In 2011, their total compensation was $53,362.
Firefighter/Fire Department
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Barry Hooper holds the role of Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 1994, they have about 17 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $53,332.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Dale New Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Dale earned $53,331 in 2014.
Fire Operations Aide/Fire Department
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Edgar Basford Iii works as a Fire Operations Aide for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. Edgar earned $53,330 in 2011.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Michael Manieri holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 1998, they have about 13 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $53,320.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Tre'Von Johnson works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 5 years. Tre'Von earned $53,308 in 2014.
Na/Fire Department
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Preston Coddington works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 7 years of service. Preston earned $53,255 in 2022.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Kwesi Palmer holds the role of 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about a year). In 2024, their total compensation was $53,233.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Chantelle Robinson is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. 2014 total compensation came to $53,223.
Contract Services Specialist II/Fire Department
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Keith Swindle is a Contract Services Specialist II at Fire Department. They have served since 2017 (about 4 years). 2021 total compensation came to $53,186.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Donald Montgomery holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2019, they have about 2 years of service. In 2021, their total compensation was $53,157.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Linia Waller holds the role of 911 Operator at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,137.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Patricia Neal serves as a Na. They have served since 2016 (about 7 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $53,112.
41206 - EMT Fire Fighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Andrew Beck serves as a 41206 - EMT Fire Fighter. They have served since 2021 (about 2 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $53,104.
N/A/Fire Department
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Sharonda Reid is a N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years. 2024 total compensation came to $53,039.
Liaison Officer I/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Crystal Bright serves as a Liaison Officer I. Hired in 2004, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $52,984.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Scott Homan is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). 2012 total compensation came to $52,961.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brian Roth works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. Brian earned $52,906 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Drew Triplett serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $52,869.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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David Zyla 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 $52,847.
Paramedic Emt-P/Fire Department
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Evan Kleene holds the role of Paramedic Emt-P at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 2 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $52,846.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Shianne Becker is a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). 2024 total compensation came to $52,828.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Gregory Leftwich is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). 2012 total compensation came to $52,822.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jacob Bicking is a EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). 2021 total compensation came to $52,808.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Terrence Murphy is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2008, they have about 4 years of service. 2012 total compensation came to $52,780.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Brett Segal holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $52,767.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Nikiya Kelly 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 $52,745.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jacob Danner works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Jacob earned $52,740 in 2021.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Tiffany Mcghee is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 8 years. 2021 total compensation came to $52,735.
41201 - Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tia Harris serves as a 41201 - Fire Dispatcher. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,662.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Robert Simonds works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 3 years. Robert earned $52,610 in 2012.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Shawn Reid is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $52,591.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Nuncita Morris serves as a EMT Firefighter. They have served since 2008 (about 4 years). Their 2012 pay totaled $52,566.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Shedlock serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $52,535.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Anthony Cianferano Jr works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Anthony earned $52,491 in 2014.
911 Operator/Fire Department
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Mychele Boykin works as a 911 Operator for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. Mychele earned $52,468 in 2021.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp/Fire Department
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Aaron Marchanti is a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 10 years. 2021 total compensation came to $52,455.
00107 - Contract Services Specialist II/Fire Department
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Keith Swindle works as a 00107 - Contract Services Specialist II for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years. Keith earned $52,386 in 2024.