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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David Hahn 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 $51,542.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Derrick Mcgee serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 9 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $51,538.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Darnell Hopkins works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Darnell earned $51,490 in 2024.
Na/Fire Department
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John Dewan holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 12 years. In 2023, their total compensation was $51,427.
Permits and Records Technician II/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jozette Smith serves as a Permits and Records Technician II. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,377.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Aaron Abramson serves as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,325.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Kenneth Drummond works as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 7 years. Kenneth earned $51,271 in 2011.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Tabitha Kelly serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2003, they have about 8 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $51,271.
Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr/Fire Department
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Matthew Didomenico works as a Fire Emergency Vehicle Drvr Suppr for Fire Department. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Matthew earned $51,262 in 2014.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Timothy Booker is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 2 years. 2021 total compensation came to $51,231.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Harris holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. They have served since 2019 (about 2 years). In 2021, their total compensation was $51,228.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Mary Adkins works as a Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2018, they have about 3 years of service. Mary earned $51,221 in 2021.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, George Theodoroy serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2012 pay totaled $51,212.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Justin Hughes works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Justin earned $51,203 in 2014.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Michael Kulp serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,151.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ronald Glime Jr serves as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Hired in 2005, they have about 6 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $51,123.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Butler serves as a Na. They have served since 2006 (about 17 years). Their 2023 pay totaled $51,119.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Gerard Black works as a EMT Firefighter for Fire Department. They have served since 2007 (about 5 years). Gerard earned $51,088 in 2012.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Aaron Marchanti works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Aaron earned $51,046 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Andrew Belfield 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 $50,958.
Na/Fire Department
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Gregory Jones holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1997, they have about 26 years of service. In 2023, their total compensation was $50,942.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jason Neisser is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. 2011 total compensation came to $50,910.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Janice Ford serves as a Fire Dispatcher. They have served since 1988 (about 23 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $50,898.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Duronte Frederick works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. Duronte earned $50,880 in 2014.
Na/Fire Department
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Keith Leggett works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 7 years of service. Keith earned $50,838 in 2022.
Na/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darrell Oliver serves as a Na. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 13 years. Their 2023 pay totaled $50,831.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Emmanuel Melton serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $50,819.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Sheritha Mclean 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 $50,811.
Accounting Assistant III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Darschell Washington serves as a Accounting Assistant III. Hired in 2006, they have about 15 years of service. Their 2021 pay totaled $50,806.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Brittany Green is a Emergency Medical Technician at Fire Department. They have served since 2010 (about 11 years). 2021 total compensation came to $50,794.
N/A/Fire Department
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Charles Bildstein works as a N/A for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years. Charles earned $50,772 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ashley Flores works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Ashley earned $50,745 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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James Emery holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $50,743.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Heidi Hammel holds the role of Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. In 2011, their total compensation was $50,738.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Jackson Norman works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. Jackson earned $50,716 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Makayla Amos serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $50,680.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Brandon Jefferson 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 $50,671.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Donovan Wheeler works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. Donovan earned $50,667 in 2024.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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Davia Cason works as a Fire Dispatcher for Fire Department. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Davia earned $50,666 in 2025.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, James Roberts Jr serves as a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti. Hired in 2001, they have about 10 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $50,596.