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/Fire Department
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Michael Schnell holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 3 years. In 2012, their total compensation was $50,551.
Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Ryan Red serves as a Emergency Medical Technician. They have served since 2018 (about 3 years). Their 2021 pay totaled $50,512.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Bryan Collins serves as a EMT Firefighter. Hired in 2007, they have about 4 years of service. Their 2011 pay totaled $50,511.
Na/Fire Department
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Paul Sullivan works as a Na for Fire Department. Hired in 2016, they have about 7 years of service. Paul earned $50,501 in 2023.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Damian Briscoe serves as a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. Their 2011 pay totaled $50,453.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Wendell Singleton works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Wendell earned $50,417 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Skyler Dorsey holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). In 2012, their total compensation was $50,388.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Matthew Merritt is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). 2012 total compensation came to $50,369.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Ronald Hudgins Jr works as a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti for Fire Department. Hired in 2006, they have about 5 years of service. Ronald earned $50,322 in 2011.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Stephen Clarke serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $50,296.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Ryan Cheski 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 $50,268.
HR Generalist II/Fire Department
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Sharwnae Brown holds the role of HR Generalist II at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $50,193.
Na/Fire Department
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Kenneth Bryant holds the role of Na at Fire Department. Hired in 1996, they have about 26 years of service. In 2022, their total compensation was $50,183.
10217 - Grant Services Specialist III/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Elise Whiteford serves as a 10217 - Grant Services Specialist III. Hired in 2020, they have about 2 years of service. Their 2022 pay totaled $50,159.
N/A/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Elise Whiteford serves as a N/A. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $50,136.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Devonte Macklin is a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year. 2024 total compensation came to $50,135.
41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp/Fire Department
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Gabrielle Strauss is a 41210 - Firefighter Paramedic Supp at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2022, about a year. 2023 total compensation came to $50,129.
Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Department
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Jennifer Cummings is a Firefighter/Paramedic at Fire Department. Hired in 2004, they have about 7 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $50,105.
N/A/Fire Department
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Erica Harrison is a N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $50,068.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Sean Reilly is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 3 years. 2012 total compensation came to $50,040.
41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Jacob Nelson serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter, Suppression. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Their 2024 pay totaled $50,039.
Fire Dispatcher/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Brenda Renshaw serves as a Fire Dispatcher. They have served since 2001 (about 13 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $50,031.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Carroll Daughtery serves as a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti. They have served since 2006 (about 5 years). Their 2011 pay totaled $50,026.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Jason Heberle is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. They have served since 2009 (about 3 years). 2012 total compensation came to $49,932.
Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti/Fire Department
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Thomas Lovelist is a Firefighter-Paramedic Apprenti at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 5 years. 2011 total compensation came to $49,844.
Na/Fire Department
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Dominic Fiaschetti is a Na at Fire Department. They have served since 1990 (about 33 years). 2023 total compensation came to $49,833.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Seth Boyd works as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. They have served since 2023 (about a year). Seth earned $49,826 in 2024.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Christopher Matz holds the role of EMT Firefighter Suppression at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. In 2014, their total compensation was $49,801.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Gregory Maple serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2011 (about 3 years). Their 2014 pay totaled $49,768.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Patrick Hurley works as a EMT Firefighter Suppression for Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Patrick earned $49,756 in 2014.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Marybeth Shaffer is a EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2007, they have about 4 years of service. 2011 total compensation came to $49,740.
EMT Firefighter, Suppression/Fire Department
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Miles Orlando is a EMT Firefighter, Suppression at Fire Department. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $49,691.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Thomas Starrs serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 3 years. Their 2014 pay totaled $49,686.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Kevin Grzech Jr. serves as a EMT Firefighter Suppression. Hired in 2011, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2014 pay totaled $49,668.
62710 - Emergency Medical Technician/Fire Department
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Harley Eagle works as a 62710 - Emergency Medical Technician for Fire Department. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service. Harley earned $49,663 in 2024.
41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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At Fire Department, Logan Casey serves as a 41209 - EMT Firefighter Suppression. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $49,654.
N/A/Fire Department
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Eric Reisinger is a N/A at Fire Department. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 13 years. 2024 total compensation came to $49,622.
EMT Firefighter Suppression/Fire Department
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Bradley Lust 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 $49,604.
N/A/Fire Department
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Joshua Willenburg holds the role of N/A at Fire Department. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,574.
EMT Firefighter/Fire Department
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Ross Trovinger holds the role of EMT Firefighter at Fire Department. Hired in 2009, they have about 3 years of service. In 2012, their total compensation was $49,518.